The nurse differentiates viral from bacterial pneumonia in that viral pneumonia causes:
a. elevation in white count.
b. consolidation of lung tissue.
c. interstitial inflammation.
d. copious exudate.
C
Viral pneumonia causes interstitial inflammation with attendant edema. White count will not be elevated, and no exudate is consolidating the lung as with bacterial pneumonia.
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What desired outcomes should the nurse associate with this drug order? A) Patient will have three to four loose bowel movements each day. B) Patient will express relief from constipation. C) Patient will have formed bowel movements that do not contain frank or occult blood. D) Patient will express an understanding of his current bowel regimen.
A nurse practitioner is using the PLISSIT model to guide a discussion of sexuality with an older patient in the geriatric clinic. Which of the following are congruent with the PLISSIT model? (Select all that apply.)
a. "What concerns or questions do you have about fulfilling your sexual needs?" b. "Let me tell you about the impact of your cardiac disease on sexual activity." c. "I have a few suggestions on lubricants that might make intercourse more com-fortable for you." d. "Most older adults are not comfortable talking about sexuality, but it is important to do so." e. "It is not unusual to have difficulty per-forming sexually as you age."
The nurse determines a client has understood instructions given following a lung scan when the client states:
A) "I won't play with the grandchildren for at least forty-eight hours." B) "I need to drink a lot of fluids." C) "I'll avoid close contact with my family for one week." D) "I won't eat foods with any artificial colors or dyes."
How much physical activity is recommended for good health?
a. an hour every day b. half an hour a day c. an hour a day for five days of the week d. half an hour a day for five days of the week