Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic with respiratory symptoms. His pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are as follows: a normal total lung capacity, a decreased PaO2, and an increased PaCO2. On assessment,
you auscultate coarse crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your diagnosis?
a. Asthma c. Chronic bronchitis
b. Emphysema d. Influenza
C
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Nurses who assist patients to deal holistically with their healthcare needs at the end of their lives work primarily in which healthcare delivery system?
A) Acute care B) Primary care C) Hospice D) Rehabilitation
When assessing the patient's pulse, the nurse is using the following assessment technique:
A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation
A normal newborn will urinate
A. 3 to 4 times a day. B. 6 to 10 times a day. C. 8 to 12 times a day. D. 12 to 20 times a day.