Which statement about pneumonia is correct?
a. It is caused by an allergic response.
b. Affected tissues fill with air.
c. Affected alveoli are enlarged and less elastic.
d. The person has fever, chills, painful cough, and chest pain on breathing.
D
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An unconscious client is brought to the emergency department, accompanied by a friend who is in
an obviously intoxicated state. The friend is unable to give any information regarding what caused the client to lapse into unconsciousness. The nurse can anticipate that the physician will order a toxicological screening. This will require the nurse to a. assist with passing a nasogastric tube to collect a sample of gastric contents. b. obtain urine and blood samples in the presence of a witness. c. conduct a complete neurological and psychological assessment. d. prepare and administer a dose of naloxone and observe the client for 2 hours after administration.
The nurse explains that the older adult is prone to hypothermia because the older adult: (Select all that apply.)
a. eats less. b. has more subcutaneous fat. c. has lower metabolism. d. has atherosclerosis. e. is less active.
Which interventions would be provided by an employee assistance program (EAP) when an employee is suspected of having an alcohol abuse problem? (Select all that apply.)
a. A consultation with their immediate supervisor b. Referral to an alcohol abuse treatment program c. Financial help while at an alcohol treatment center d. Guarantee that one's job will be held until treatment is successful e. Evaluation of the employee's need for a leave of absence from their job
Open and prepare the unit as soon as the new patient arrives on the unit.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)