A cough that brings up sputum is called a(n) ________ cough.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
productive
A productive cough brings up sputum.
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Due to budget cuts, a community has reduced its garbage pickup frequency from twice a week to once a week. Because of this the population health nurse should be concerned about the potential increase in:
1. Making the area look unsightly. 2. Animal pests that could spread disease. 3. The amount of trash generated per household. 4. Spreading weeds from uncollected grass clippings.
Which of the following nursing metaparadigm concepts is most closely associated with Florence Nightingale's Theory of Nursing?
a. Environment b. Health c. Nursing d. Person
The nurse is working in a long-term care facility. Which clues does the nurse note which suggests that the client is not hearing what the nurse said? Select all that apply
A) The client does not want to be social. B) The client responds inappropriately. C) The client asks for surrounding sounds be increased. D) The client nods the head and smiles. E) The client withdraws from activity.
The nurse is concerned that a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
1. reports of anxiety 2. pale, cool skin 3. serum glucose level of 325 mg/dL 4. ulcer on plantar aspect of right foot