Which symptom is consistent with an inhalation burn?
a. Full-thickness burns to chest
b. Hypotension
c. Agitation
d. Persistent coughing
D
Persistent coughing, particularly if black mucus is coughed up, is an indicator of an inhalation burn.
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A) Promoting short-term relief of acute asthma symptoms B) Relieving acute bronchoconstriction C) Promoting long-term management of asthma symptoms D) Promoting blood flow in the alveolar capillaries
A pregnant patient is admitted with possible deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Orders are left to start warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg p.o., once daily. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Call the physician to clarify the order and document the conversation. B. Instruct the patient not to get out of bed without assistance. C. Start the warfarin as soon as it is available from the pharmacy. D. Teach the patient about the risks and benefits of anticoagulation.
The client arrives in the postanesthesia care unit after a cardiac catheterization to assess the right atrium. Which client data is the nurse's priority to assess perfusion of the affected extremity after the procedure?
1. Checks the left femoral region for bleeding 2. Monitors client vital signs every 15 minutes 3. Applies direct pressure at the client's IV site 4. Palpates the right femoral artery for pulsations
Which of the following does NOT occur in patients with cirrhosis?
A. Esophageal varices B. Increased venous pressure in the portal venous system C. Ascites D. Predisposition to Barrett's esophagus