The clinic nurse describes the respiratory system changes common to pregnancy to the new nurse. These changes include:
Select all answers that apply:
A) An increased tidal volume
B) A decreased airway resistance
C) An increased chest circumference
D) An increased airway resistance
A, B, C
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A nurse works on the surgical unit. After receiving the hand-off report, which client should the nurse see first?
a. Client who underwent diverticula removal with a pulse of 106/min b. Client who had esophageal dilation and is attempting first postprocedure oral intake c. Client who had an esophagectomy with a respiratory rate of 32/min d. Client who underwent hernia repair, reporting incisional pain of 7/10
An older client is experiencing acute liver failure. Which laboratory findings are most closely related to this condition? Select all that apply.
1. Elevated INR 2. Decreased hematocrit and hemoglobin 3. Elevated serum ferritin 4. Decreased platelet count 5. Elevated white blood cell count
The nurse is teaching a client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about joint protection principles. What information does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use smaller joints to rest the larger ones. b. Hold objects with two hands, not one. c. Sit most often in a reclining chair. d. Use assistive-adaptive devices. e. Bend at your knees to lift objects.
A genetics nurse is working with a couple undergoing genetic counseling. The nurse would evaluate that goals for counseling have been met when the couple
a. decides not to have children because of the chance of genetic illness. b. is able to consider consequences of testing without cultural influences. c. makes informed decisions regarding testing and subsequent actions. d. understands a particular genetic illness and how it can be transmitted.