What is the initial step in the management of emphysema?
a. Inhaled anticholinergic agents
b. Beta agonists
c. Cessation of smoking
d. Surgical reduction of lung volume
Answer: c. Cessation of smoking
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The nurse is admitting a 52-year-old father of four into hospice care. The patient has a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, which is progressing rapidly. The patient has made clear his preference to receive care at home
What interventions should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care? A) Aggressively continuing to fight the disease process B) Moving the patient to a long-term care facility when it becomes necessary C) Including the children in planning their father's care D) Supporting the patient's and family's values and choices
Which actions are appropriate when the nurse is performing general observations during the assessment process for an infant? Select all that apply
1. Asking the family how they are adjusting to having the infant in the home 2. Monitoring the parents for clinical manifestations associated with fatigue 3. Assessing for behaviors that indicate appropriate bonding 4. Placing the infant on the scale for a weight and length assessment 5. Auscultating heart and lung sounds while the infant is asleep
A disadvantage of shared leadership is
a. There are no disadvantages b. It involves risk c. It takes more time d. Leaders do not like this process
Which client has pain caused by abnormal processing of sensory input from the peripheral nervous system?
a. The client who has aching pain from muscle strain b. The client who has burning pain along the sciatic nerve c. The client who has cramping pain from a tumor in the colon d. The client who has throbbing pain from arthritis