The nurse suspects a patient has a pleural effusion. Which of the following respiratory findings would the nurse expect to find upon assessment of the patient?
A) Increased tactile fremitus, egophony, and a dull sound upon percussion of the chest wall
B) Decreased tactile fremitus, wheezes, and a hyperresonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall
C) Lung fields dull to percussion, tactile fremitus absent, and breath sounds absent
D) Normal tactile fremitus, decreased breath sounds, and a resonant sound upon percussion of the chest wall
C
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a. Elevate the head of the bed immediately when the client returns from surgery. b. Ambulate the client as soon as possible to aid in the excretion of the spinal anesthetic. c. Have the client change positions hourly to increase the spinal fluid loss. d. Instruct the client to remain flat for 6 to 8 hours to decrease the loss of spinal fluid.
Where was the community mental health model of care developed?
a. Canada b. England c. United States d. Hong Kong
An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when caring for a client's body after death is to:
A. Remove the client's ID band and put a new gown on the client B. Cover the client with a sheet and transfer him or her to the morgue C. Inquire about particular cultural or spiritual practices D. Remove tubes and lines if the client is to be autopsied.
Rectal administration of opioids is appropriate for which of the following patients?
A) Patients that are nauseated. B) Patients that are intubated. C) Patients that refuse medications. D) a and b are correct.