With which condition may a patient with a "barrel chest" be diagnosed?
A. bronchitis
B. pleurisy
C. pneumonia
D. emphysema
Answer: D
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Treatment for a suspected inhalation injury will include
A) immediate endotracheal intubation. B) immediate tracheostomy. C) administration of humidified oxygen. D) bronchoscopy and debridement of burned tissue.
A birthing unit has a new manager who plans to implement policies to facilitate family bonding after birth. Which of the following possible policies would be most helpful?
(Select all that apply.) A. Allow 3-4 hours of uninterrupted family time after birth. B. Delay noncritical procedures during the initial family time. C. Encourage and support breastfeeding practices. D. Have a designated discharge teaching nurse visit the family. E. Initiate primary nursing to provide continuity of care.
A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid). What dietary adjustments should the nurse instruct the patient to make?
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid eating walnuts. 2. Avoid all grapefruit or citrus fruits. 3. Restrict the intake of foods high in fiber. 4. Reduce the intake of green leafy vegetables. 5. Take the medication 30 minutes before eating breakfast in the morning.
A patient has ascites caused by liver failure. Which finding should the nurse report for immediate follow-up?
A. Dyspnea B. Increased abdominal girth C. Jaundice D. Asterixis