The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following adventitious sounds is anticipated?
a. Crackles
b. Wheezes
c. Diminished breath sounds
d. Pleural friction rub
ANS: B
Patients with asthma have narrowed airways that cause wheezing. Diminished breath sounds and crackles are less common with asthma. Friction rub is associated with pleurisy.
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a. Change the settings in accordance with provider orders. b. Modify the settings for weaning the client. c. Assess the reasons for alarms. d. Compare the ventilator settings with or-dered settings. e. Assess the water level in the humidifier. f. Change the ventilator tubing according to hospital policy.
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When using the Stetler Model of research utilization, the nurse researcher reviews the risks, resources, and readiness of staff associated with making changes in practice based on evidence. Which part of the model is this?
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