Identify the physical manifestations associated with emphysema.
A. Shortness of breath
B. Reduced respiratory exchange
C. Difficulty expelling air from the lungs
D. All of these
Answer: D
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a. Novice b. Advanced Beginner c. Competent d. Proficient e. Expert
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1. Apply ice to the knee over the cast. 2. Rub the knee of the non-casted leg. 3. Apply heat to the knee over the cast. 4. Rub the foot of the casted extremity.
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The client has a fungal infection of the toenails and receives oral terbinafine (Lamisil). The client asks the nurse how a pill will heal his nail infection. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The medication accumulates in your nail beds and is there for many months." 2. "The medication should be combined with a topical agent to increase effectiveness." 3. "The medication works by destroying toxins excreted by the fungi in your nails." 4. "The medication works by destroying circulating fungi in your blood."