If the patient has an open pneumothorax, cover it with an occlusive dressing taped on how many sides?
A) Two
B) One
C) Four
D) Three
Answer: D) Three
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Which topical medication is used to treat pruritus?
a. Benzoyl peroxide b. Burow solution c. A colloidal bath d. Silver nitrate
While providing medications the nurse notes that a client has just consumed 8 ounces of milk. Which medication should the nurse withhold from administering?
1. Calcium channel blocker 2. Diuretic 3. Aspirin 4. Tetracycline antibiotic
The patient asks how the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of sleep apnea. What is the correct response by the nurse?
a. By stimulating inspiration to be deeper b. By taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe c. By sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased d. By preventing relaxation of the tissues
What assessment findings would indicate this complication may be occurring?
What will be an ideal response?