The nurse is performing a lung assessment on a client with suspected pneumonia. Which of the following assessments should the nurse report to the physician immediately?
A)
Bilateral symmetric vocal fremitus
B)
Asymmetric chest expansion
C)
Breath sounds equal bilaterally
D)
Chest symmetrical
B
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{2/5}% of 52 = _____
a. 10.4 b. 0.208 c. 2.08 d. 5.2
A health care facility has experienced a recent outbreak of infection that is attributable to an antibiotic-resistant microorganism. Which type of client is most likely at increased risk for infection?
A) Adult B) Child C) Elderly D) Pregnant
A nurse working the night shift assesses a patient's vital signs at 4 a.m. (0340). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of NREM sleep?
A) decreased TPR and BP C) no change from daytime readings B) increased TPR and BP D) highly individualized, cannot predict