Which of these presenting complaints is associated with the client who has pneumonia?
a. a high fever with sudden onset
b. a low fever with a nonproductive cough
c. difficulty breathing and loss of circulation in the extremities
d. painful, productive cough
A
Common manifestations of pneumonia include sudden onset of a high fever; a productive cough that produces thick, discolored sputum; chest pain that increases on inspiration; and other respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, coarse crackles, and diminished breath sounds.
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The nursing instructor is discussing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with her clinical group. What signs and symptoms would the instructor present to the students as characteristic of ARDS?
A) Anoxia B) Hypocapnia C) Hypoxia D) Hypercapnia
Which of these statements regarding the use of physical restraints is TRUE?
a. The need for a health care provider's order varies from state to state. b. Physical restraints are applied when chemical restraints are ineffective. c. The nurse's responsibility in meeting the client's basic needs increases. d. Restraints must be reevaluated during every shift for need and correct placement.
The question "What is the meaning of this phenomenon?" would be asked by qualitative researchers
A) True B) False
A patient sustained burns to the following body areas: both upper anterior arms, both lower anterior legs, and the anterior face and neck
The nurse uses the rule of nines to calculate this patient's total body surface area that is burned as being: Record your answer rounding to one decimal place.