The nurse is explaining to a patient in the ICU who has experienced a pneumothorax the role of the alveoli in respiration. The nurse should mention that which of the following are present in the alveoli? Select all that apply
A) Macrophages
B) Surfactant
C) Epiglottis
D) Bronchus
A, B
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A staff nurse asks the nurse manager, "What does the mnemonic FOCUS in FOCUS methodology stand for? The best response by the nurse manager is that it stands for:
a. Focus, Organize, Clarify, Understand, Substantiate. b. Focus, Opportunity, Continuous, Utilize, Substantiate. c. Focus, Organize, Clarify, Understand, Solution. d. Focus, Opportunity, Continuous (process), Understand, Solution.
What technique should the nurse use to implement infection control in the home?
A) Avoid touching any object in the home, including door knobs. B) Practice hand hygiene when beginning and ending the home visit. C) Wear gloves at all times when in the home or traveling in the car. D) Take prescribed antibiotics on a regular basis on working days.
The nurse is reviewing with a group of student nurses that the normal adult body temperature has an average normal range in different body areas. What is the range of normal temperatures by the rectal route?
A) 35.5°C–37.5°C (95.9°F–99.5°F) B) 36.6°C–38°C (97.9°F–100.4°F) C) 34.7°C–37.3°C (94.5°F–99.1°F) D) 35.8°C–38°C (96.4°F–100.4°F)
The client responds to the nurse's questions by stating in a loud and abrupt tone, "Yes, I understand my diabetic diet and how to give my insulin." What type of message has the client sent to the nurse?
A) Inconclusive B) Precise C) Clear D) Incongruent