When assessing the thorax and lungs of an elderly client, which of the following would be of concern to the nurse? Select all that apply
A) Respiratory rate over 25 breaths per minute
B) Decreased vital capacity
C) Increased residual volume
D) Dypsnea with exertion
E) Slight barrel chest
F) Decreased aerobic capacity
A, D, F
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A patient is administered imipenem–cilastatin for the treatment of an E. coli infection. The nurse should be aware that cilastatin is combined with the imipenem for what purpose?
A) To eliminate adverse effects of imipenem administration B) To inhibit the destruction of imipenem C) To potentiate the therapeutic effects of imipenem D) To allow imipenem to cross the blood–brain barrier
The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed. What procedure will the nurse follow to correctly complete this task? (Select all that apply.)
a. Remove spread and blanket separately b. Place soiled sheet at end of bed c. Place bath blanket over patient on top sheet d. Slide mattress to bottom of bed e. Position patient to far side of bed
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an 83-year-old woman who has a history of HF and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). At present the patient is unable to stand or ambulate
The nurse should implement measures to prevent what complication? A) Aoritis B) Deep vein thrombosis C) Thoracic aortic aneurysm D) Raynaud's disease
Which of the following antacids may have a laxative effect and should be used cautiously in clients who have chronic diarrhea? Select all that apply
A) Calcium carbonate (Mylanta) B) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) C) Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) D) Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) E) Sodium bicarbonate (Bell/ans)