The condition in which the airways of the alveoli lose their elasticity, impeding air flow and trapping air in distal alveoli, is called:
a. asthma c. emphysema
b. chronic bronchitis d. pneumonia
C
Emphysema is a condition created by overdistension of alveoli with trapped air that results in destructive changes in the alveolar walls, reducing the area available for gas exchange. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of emphysema, but factors such as air pollution and exposure to respiratory irritants can also contribute to its development.
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1. Widening of the area of infarction 2. Onset of congestive heart failure 3. An electrolyte imbalance involving potassium 4. Renal dysfunction
A woman is 5'7" tall, weighs 160 pounds, and wears a size 8 shoe. She says, "My feet are huge. I've asked three orthopedists to surgically reduce my feet."
The patient tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller, and in social settings conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely? a. Dissociative fugue b. Prominent pain disorder c. Body dysmorphic disorder d. Depersonalization disorder
Carrying out the nursing interventions in a systematic way.
What will be an ideal response?
MC Critical thinking has been identified as
A. Purposeful and self-regulating B. Making judgments based on initial information C. The some process as problem-solving D. An element in defining nursing diagnosis