A nurse is reading the medical history of an elderly client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D). The nurse learns that the client has cor pulmonale. Cor pulmonale is
A) enlargement of the left ventricle.
B) enlargement of the right ventricle with dysrhythmias.
C) decreased carbon dioxide.
D) anemia with shortness of breath.
B
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A) Use warm soaks frequently. B) Use dark glasses. C) Wash the face and hair frequently. D) Massage the surrounding area.
The percent strength of a solution would be equivalent to the _________ of a medication
A. dose on hand B. dosage unit C. ordered dose D. dosage strength
A series of transient ischemic attacks have caused an older adult to become dysphagic. Despite failing a swallowing assessment, the client is opposed to eating a minced and pureed diet and wishes to eat a regular diet
How should the care team respond to this request? A) Insert a feeding tube to provide nutrition while eliminating the risk of aspiration. B) Continue providing a minced and pureed diet to the client in order to ensure safety. C) Defer responsibility for feeding to the client's friends and family. D) Provide the client's requested diet after ensuring the client understands the risks.
How is the accountability of a LPN –to-RN transition student defined?
A) Equivalent to that of a practicing LPN B) Less than that of a licensed RN C) Equivalent to that of a licensed RN D) Less than that of a practicing LPN