If a bronchus or bronchiole becomes blocked so that no air can enter or leave the lung supplied by the blocked bronchus, the air within the lung supplied by the bronchus or bronchiole will be gradually absorbed, and the affected lung segment will
collapse. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is focusing this session on learning skills to be open-minded and respectful to those with opposing opinions. Based on this data, on which component of wellness is the nurse focusing this session? A) Physical B) Social C) Environment D) Emotional
A 17-year-old young woman is brought to the hospital by her mother, who is concerned about her daughter's fatigue. Upon assessment, the patient displays listlessness, pallor, and fatigue
The patient is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. While providing discharge instructions, the patient's mother asks the nurse how her daughter acquired this problem. The nurse correctly explains that the most likely cause of her daughter's iron deficiency is a. pregnancy. b. juvenile status (age). c. celiac disease. d. heavy menstruation.
An adult male reports new-onset, seizure-like activity. An EEG and a neurology consultant's report rule out a seizure disorder. It is determined the patient is using conversion. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Suggest acupuncture. b. Confront the patient on malingering. c. Obtain history of any recent life stressors. d. Recommend a regular exercise program.
A female adult client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant. Based on initial assessment findings, nurse Julia formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete the nursing diagnosis statement for this client, which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add?
a. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures b. Related to exhaustion secondary to an accelerated metabolic rate c. Related to edema and dry skin secondary to fluid infiltration into the interstitial spaces d. Related to tetany secondary to a decreased serum calcium level