A patient in the ICU is experiencing an asthma attack. The room temperature is approximately 72°F. The patient has recently had symptoms of a cold. Which of the following is the most likely trigger for the woman's asthma attack?
A) Upper respiratory infection
B) Latex allergy
C) Room temperature
D) Pollen
A
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A) It has a late onset in life. B) It is a sequel (consequence) of acute illness and is preventable. C) It is resistant to treatment. D) It has a gradual onset and lasts for a long time.
The nurse manages care for a patient with HIV/AIDS who has taken protease inhibitors for 18 months. The patient is now diagnosed with active TB. The addition of rifampin as part of the new antituberculosis regimen is:
a. the most effective combination of agents for these two infections. b. contraindicated because the rifampin will decrease the effects of the protease inhibitor. c. not required because the protease inhibitor will treat both infections. d. likely to require a decrease in the protease inhibitor dosage.
The nurse is visiting a patient who lives alone in a two-room house. The patient requires wound care and medication management, but his health is not expected to improve much, even with care
There is no running water in the house, and the bathroom is in disrepair and filthy. At the first home visit, which of the following should the nurse assess? Select all that apply. a. Wound status b. Patient concerns c. Ability to perform care independently d. End-of-life planning
101.2°F converted to Celsius is ________ (round to the nearest tenth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).