When assessing the respiration of a client, a nurse observes a hissing, crowing sound
Which is the possible cause of this sound?
A) Spasms and edema of the bronchi
B) Air passing through secretions present in the air passages
C) Obstruction near the glottis
D) Air passageway being partially blocked
C
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At school, the child had two pieces of birthday cake and some ice cream at a class birthday party. What is the likely reason for this child's unconscious state? 1. Metabolic alkalosis 2. Metabolic ketoacidosis 3. Insulin shock 4. Insulin reaction
The primary benefit of achieving Magnet status is the nursing staff is empowered to make inno-vative changes that:
1. Promote nursing autonomy 2. Positively affect client care outcomes 3. Enhance the perception of the nursing profession 4. Strengthen the collaborative RN/MD relationship
A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community. Today, the spouse reports the patient is delusional and explosive. The patient says, "I'm willing to take my medicine, but I forgot to get my prescription refilled."
Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care? a. Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient. b. Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar. c. Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week. d. Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
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