Billy, a 4-year-old child, has been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis of undetermined origin. An important question to ask Billy's mother in order to ascertain what provokes his asthma episodes is:
a. Does Billy exercise frequently?
b. Does Billy eat a lot of junk food?
c. Is Billy exposed to second-hand smoke regularly?
d. Is Billy up to date with his immunizations?
C
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a. Ambulate the client in the hallway twice a day. b. Ensure a fluid intake of at least 3 liters per day. c. Teach the client pursed-lip breathing techniques. d. Keep the head of the bed at 30 degrees or greater.
There are four categories of factors that increase an individual's vulnerability to developing a disease: genetic, physiological, age, and lifestyle. These are called:
a. risk factors. b. causative factors. c. etiological factors. d. hazardous factors.
A physician orders 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse at a rate of 50 mL/hr. The nurse plans on hanging a new bag at what time?
a. 2 hours b. 5 hours c. 10 hours d. 20 hours
The nurse is performing a physical examination of an older adult patient in an assisted-living facility. On completion of the exam, the nurse compares the results with findings expected for individuals in this age group
Which of the following increases is an expected finding for this patient? a. Tactile responsiveness b. Sensitivity to glare c. Hearing acuity for higher tones d. Thoracic expansion during ventilation