The nurse working on the respiratory intensive care unit is aware that several respiratory conditions can affect the compliance of the lung tissue. Which condition leads to an increase in lung compliance?
A) Emphysema
B) Pulmonary fibrosis
C) Pleural effusion
D) Acute respiratory distress syndrome
A
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
A teenage patient brought to the emergency department by his parents was reported to have taken barbiturates with alcohol. For which adverse effect should the nurse assess this patient?
1. respiratory depression 2. seizure activity 3. signs of withdrawal 4. signs of hallucinations
The student nurse has finished her rotation on the outpatient psychiatric unit. Her client, who was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, suddenly displays superficial scratches to both forearms
Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis for the client related to losses and endings in the nurse-client relationship? a. Noncompliance about impending termination of nurse-client relationship b. Knowledge deficit about impending termination of nurse-client relationship c. Self-care deficit related to impending termination of nurse-client relationship d. Anxiety related to impending termination of nurse-client relationship
A school-aged girl is diagnosed as having Cushing's syndrome from long-term therapy with oral prednisone. This means that the child
A) appears pale and fatigued. B) has purple striae on her abdomen. C) is excessively tall for her age. D) has hypoglycemia.