Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung?
a. Pulmonary embolus.
b. Pleural effusion.
c. Paracentesis.
d. Pneumothorax.
d
A pneumothorax is a collection of air in the pleural
space causing the lung on the side of the injury to collapse.
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An older female adult who has diabetes mellitus takes glipizide (Glucotrol) and tells the nurse that her blood sugars have been higher than normal since she began using a vaginal cream for hot flashes
Which is the best intervention for the nurse to implement? a. Ask if she had a fever or infection recently. b. Verify the expiration date of the medication. c. Review her diet for increased carbohydrates. d. Ascertain if the vaginal cream contains estrogen.
The nursing faculty would like to incorporate problem-based learning into the curriculum. Which action is essential?
1. Obtain funding for a simulation mannequin. 2. Write standardized scripts for volunteers who will portray clients. 3. Add more information to existing care plans as the study unfolds. 4. Assign client care debate topics to teams of three or four students.
If a client is involuntarily committed to a mental health care facility indefinitely, the law requires that the case must be reviewed every _____ months
a. 3 b. 6 c. 12 d. 15
What observation would cause the nurse to suspect cataracts in the older adult?
a. Holds the newspaper a good distance away while attempting to read small print b. Seeks an area in a room that is free from glare in order to read the newspaper c. Holds a hand over one eye while attempting to read small print d. Uses only peripheral vision while attempting to read a newspaper