The nurse would explain to a client that the most helpful test in the evaluation of a possible pulmonary embolus is
a. alveolar lavage.
b. bronchoscopy.
c. gallium scan.
d. ventilation-perfusion scan.
D
Ventilation-perfusion scanning is used to assess lung ventilation and lung perfusion. These scans are valuable in diagnosing pulmonary embolism, pulmonary infarction, emphysema, fibrosis, and bronchiectasis.
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A. "Can you describe your breathing during vigorous exercise?" B. "Do you breathe through your mouth or nose?" C. "Are you able to carry out your routine activities without a change in breathing?" D. "Do you prop yourself up on pillows when you sleep?"
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Which of the following issues is the primary focus of the ethical considerations surrounding this proposed study? A) Risks of participation B) Issues related to confidentiality C) Potential unwanted effects of the observation and interview process D) The researcher's qualifications for engaging participants