The nurse percusses hyperresonance over a patient's lungs. With which health problem is this finding associated?

A. Chronic asthma
B. Pleural effusion
C. Pneumonia
D. Atelectasis


Answer: A

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Which are appropriate responses by the nurse when providing care for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis? Select all that apply

A) "I know just how you feel." B) "I am sorry this happened to you." C) "It's best to stay busy." D) "Things will get better and you will feel better." E) "It could have been worse."

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A client who sustained a spinal cord injury at the level of T6 is to go to rehabilitation. The goal of functioning for this client will be:

1. having full control of the legs. 2. being completely dependent. 3. being able to extend the elbows. 4. controlling abdominal muscles and balance well.

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The nurse notifies the primary care provider that the patient is experiencing pain. The provider gives the nurse a telephone prescription for morphine 4 mg intravenously every hour as needed for pain. How should the nurse document this telephone order?

a. 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain. Kay Andrews, RN b. 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain T.O.: Dr. D. Kelly/Kay Andrews, RN c. 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain V.O.: Dr. D. Kelly/Kay Andrews, RN d. 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour V.O. Kay Andrews, RN

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The nurse teaches new parents about caring for their child during a cold. Which of the following statements about treatment for the common cold is correct?

a. A common cold is easily cured b. A cold should be treated early c. Food should be forced if appetite is poor d. Symptoms of a cold are similar for babies and adults

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