The nurse explains that anorexia in the patient with a respiratory disorder may be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)
a. increased sense of taste.
b. bad taste in mouth.
c. fear that eating will exacerbate coughing.
d. fatigue.
e. altered sense of smell.
B, C, D, E
The sense of taste is usually altered in the patient with a respiratory disorder. All of the other factors contribute to lack of appetite in the patient with a respiratory disorder.
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On the basis of changes effective with the April 2010 test plan, candidates who take the NCLEX-RN® exam:
a. will have to answer more than 75 questions to be 95% certain that they are above the passing standard. b. will be required to submit a 100-word essay on an important nursing topic to evaluate safe nursing practice. c. should study and take practice examinations written at the application and analysis level to ensure that they can meet the higher standards of nursing care and health care delivery. d. will have additional time to complete the examination because most questions will be prepared in the alternate format, thereby requiring critical thinking.
The strength of Lopressor to be dispensed is _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Not all chest pain is caused by myocardial ischemia. Noncardiac causes of chest pain include:
1. Pulmonary embolism 2. Pneumonia 3. Gastroesophageal reflux 4. All of the above