Based on the adult nomogram, the BSA for a patient who is 68 in. tall and 145 lb is 
A. 1.70 m2.
B. 1.73 m2.
C. 1.77 m2.
D. 1.80 m2.
Answer: C
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A) "Hold the spirometer at your lips and breathe in and out like you normally would." B) "When you're ready, blow hard into the spirometer for as long as you can." C) "Take a deep breath and then blow short, forceful breaths into the spirometer." D) "Breathe in deeply through the spirometer, hold your breath briefly, and then exhale."
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A) Pretend to perform the procedure on her doll. B) Explain the procedure to her in medical terms. C) Do not allow her to see or touch the equipment. D) Teach her the steps of the procedure. E) Tell her not to pay attention to any sounds she might hear. F) Introduce her to the health care personnel.
In planning postoperative nursing care for a client who has undergone radical neck dissection and total laryngectomy, the nurse would give priority to the fact that
a. esophageal speech is relatively difficult to learn and takes practice. b. prognosis after treatment is moderate, depending on findings. c. the stoma should never be covered after this type of surgery. d. there is a radical change in appearance as a result of this type of surgery.
When asked about his religious affiliation, a patient responds, "That's personal; why do you want to know?" Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response?
a. "You need not answer my question if you prefer not to share that information." b. "By knowing your religious preferences, I can best meet your spiritual needs." c. "All information that you provide will be kept in strict confidence." d. "I did not mean to offend you; we ask that question of all of our new admissions."