A patient's history, physical exam, and pulmonary function testing have culminated in a diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis
The nurse who is providing care for this patient will understand that the effects of the disease are primarily attributable to:
A) Autoimmune of alveoli
B) Chronic mucus hypersecretion
C) A reduction in oxygen binding sites on erythrocytes
D) Decreased respiratory drive
B
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A nurse is caring for a patient that has undergone replantation of a body part. What might the saliva of leeches be used to treat in this patient?
a. Inadequate arterial blood flow b. Venous insufficiency c. Venous congestion d. Increased arterial blood flow
A patient informs the nurse, "I burn a lavender-scented candle for an hour before bedtime to help me relax and sleep." The nurse realizes this patient is using:
a. the mind-body intervention of aromatherapy. b. an energy technique known as qi gong. c. the manipulative method using the Alexander technique. d. conventional medicine, also called allopathic.
The nurse needs to measure the adult patient's temperature, but the patient has just finished a cup of coffee. Which is the best type of temperature for the nurse to obtain accurate results efficient-ly?
a. Rectal b. Axillary c. Tympanic d. Disposable
Although little is written about followership as compared to leadership, there is more available today than ever before. Kellerman developed a continuum of followership that uses one metric. The metric is:
A. Level of engagement B. Knowledge of followership C. Duration of time that the follower has known the leader D. Knowledge of leadership