The nurse notes that a patient has difficulty breathing in the supine position, and the patient admits that he sleeps in a recliner at home. These are cardinal signs of ____________ disease
ANS:
COPD
pulmonary
Long-term pulmonary disease makes it difficult for the patient to breathe without distress in the supine position. These patients frequently sleep in a recliner chair.
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a. 2600 mL/m2 per day c. 2400 mL/m2 per day b. 1500 mL/m2 per day d. 3000 mL/m2 per day
A nurse is caring for a client with a strained gluteal muscle at a health care facility. The nurse should understand that which of the following is the primary function of the gluteal muscles?
A) Aid in supporting body weight B) Aid in extending the legs C) Aid the client in standing D) Aid in strengthening the upper arms
Which of the following practices should be implemented to reduce exposure to integumentary irritants? Select all that apply
a. Notify HAZMAT officials if a dangerous chemical or toxin exposure occurs. b. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and employer's safety guidelines. c. Use rubber gloves when handling toxins or caustic substances. d. Follow the directions on the labels of all products; pay special attention to warning labels. e. Contact a poison control center for treatment guidelines if exposed to toxic or caustic substances. f. If using a personal care product for the first time, perform a patch test to evaluate for sensitivity.
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a. arthritis, rheumatism, and osteoporosis. b. retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy. c. impaired immunity and opportunistic in-fections. d. dermatitis, nephrotic syndrome, and de-tached retina.