A patient who was diagnosed with the flu is demonstrating rapid, shallow respirations. For which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is at risk for developing?
A. Atelectasis
B. Increased tidal volume
C. Dehydration
D. Pneumonia
Answer: A
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a. anterior b. posterior c. medial d. cranial
The nurse is teaching the patient how to reduce risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). What condition does the nurse encourage the patient to control in order to reduce CAD risk? (Select all that apply.)
A) Obesity B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Depression E) High stress levels
Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning thinking family? A nurse who is thinking family:
1. Recognizes only the family members who are present with the ill family member. 2. Realizes that all persons receiving nursing care are interdependent with family members. 3. Only considers the point of view of the ill family member. 4. Believes that including the family will improve patient care.
The young woman with severe jaundice has a nursing diagnosis of altered body image related to jaundice. When the patient says, "Will I always be this horrible color?" the nurse replies:
1. "Yes, but your sclera will return to their previous white color." 2. "No. The color will fade gradually as liver inflammation decreases." 3. "Yes, but cosmetics can disguise the color." 4. "No, the color will change to freckles."