A patient is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Hypertension
B. Distended neck veins
C. Tracheal deviation toward unaffected side
D. Absent breath sounds on the affected side
E. Bradycardia
Answer: D
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1. His appropriately only telling you about his regularly prescribed medications 2. His hiding information regarding his inappropriate use of aspirin from you 3. A common misconception that intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history 4. A common misuse of over-the-counter aspirin
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A) first thing in the morning. B) during shift changes. C) at mealtimes. D) at nighttime.
Why should the pharmacy technician refer a patient to talk to the pharmacist when buying an herbal supplement?
a. Many herbals will interact with prescribed medications. b. Herbal labels do not require dosing information. c. Pharmacist can boost sales by recommending other herbals. d. Herbals are kept behind the counter for restricted sales.