Crackles, wheezing, and productive cough are observations that you could make about the ____________________ system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
respiratory
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An elderly client with a history of COPD is having difficulty sleeping and does not wish to see a medical practitioner
Which of the following strategies should the nurse discourage the client from using, or urge him to see a physician before beginning the therapy? The client has not used any of these therapies in the past. Select all that apply. a. Aromatherapy b. T'ai chi c. Yoga d. Melatonin
The nurse knows an appropriate goal for the nursing diagnosis Insomnia is:
a. The patient will report an ability to concentrate on tasks. b. The patient will repeat medication instructions on discharge. c. The patient will be able to sleep for at least 2 hours at a time. d. The patient will be able to fall asleep within 15 minutes.
During the physical assessment of a client who has been inactive due to a leg injury, the nurse notes that the client tends to breathe very shallowly. What technique should the nurse teach the client in order to breathe more efficiently?
A) Deep breathing B) Pursed-lip breathing C) Diaphragmatic breathing D) Incentive spirometry
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a temperature of 38.8°C for the past 24 hours. When medicating the client for pain, the nurse is aware that:
A) elimination of the drug may be prolonged. B) the analgesic should be given by a parenteral route. C) the analgesic effect may be shortened. D) absorption of the drug will be reduced.