Lack of surfactant can cause which of the following conditions?
a. Pulmonary embolus c. Pulmonary atelectasis
b. Pulmonary hypertension d. Pulmonary edema
C
Surfactant is responsible for preventing the alveoli from completely collapsing on exhalation. Lack of this lipoprotein allows the alveoli to collapse, producing atelectasis. Lack of surfactant is not responsible for the other conditions.
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1. Maintains nutritional status 2. Interacts appropriately with peers 3. Remains free from injury 4. Sleeps 6 to 8 hours a night 1. 2, 1, 3, 4 2. 4, 1, 2, 3 3. 3, 1, 4, 2 4. 1, 4, 2, 3
Which of the following should the nurse do before identifying nursing diagnoses for a client?
a. Verify data c. Interpret data b. Organize data d. Document data
A characteristic of qualitative research data is that they are what?
a. In text form b. Dichotomous c. Free of patterns d. Inappropriate for analysis
The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 76-year-old patient with hypertension. Which guideline should be used when following physician orders to treat elevated blood pressure?
a. Increase heart rate slowly. b. Increase heart rate rapidly. c. Reduce blood pressure slowly. d. Reduce blood pressure quickly.