A nurse is assigned to care for a patient with the diagnosis of centriacinar (centrilobar) emphy-sema. What is a characteristic of this type of emphysema?
a. No significant smoking history in the pa-tient
b. Enlarged and broken down bronchioles with intact alveoli
c. Hypoelastic bronchi and bronchioles
d. Deficiency of the enzyme inhibitor al-pha1-antitrypsin.
B
This type of emphysema is characterized by a long smoking history, enlarged and broken down bronchioles, and hypoelastic bronchi.
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a. Warm and flushed extremities b. Long periods of insomnia c. Increased respiratory rate d. Decreased appetite e. Congestion and gurgling
Which of the following best describes how the practice of faith community nurses is different from the practice of other nurse specialists?
a. Advanced education is required before attempting such a challenging role. b. Practice setting is in a building dedicated to a purpose other than health care. c. The nurse is a member of the same community where the nurse practices. d. The central focus of the practice is the spiritual dimension.
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A) Pain from eyestrain B) Pain from a severe skin rash C) Acute chest pain D) Tender points in the knees
A pregnant woman is prescribed a medication, while teaching the patient, the nurse explains that which pregnancy category drug would be the safest?
A. "B" B. "D" C. "X" D. "A"