A nurse is caring for a client who required chest tube insertion for a pneumothorax. To assess for pneumothorax resolution, the nurse can anticipate that the client will require:
a. monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2)
b. arterial blood gas (ABG) studies
c. chest auscultation
d. chest x ray
Answer: d. chest x ray
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A) How to assess for obstruction B) How to assess for hemorrhage C) How to assess for fistula D) How to assess for infection E) How to assess for mucous plug
Round down 4.2894 to the hundredths place
1. 4.3 2. 4.29 3. 4.28 4. 4.2
An 81-year-old has been living for the past 2 years in a long-term care facility. However, financial pressures have required that the resident move in with the oldest child and spouse
Which of the following statements if made by the child's spouse should signal a potential risk for elder abuse? A) "I sure hope that we'll qualify for some home care because this seems pretty overwhelming." B) "This won't be easy for anyone. I think I might even end up having to juggle my work schedule." C) "He's used to being waited on here, but at our place he's going to have to fend for himself." D) "I'm probably going to even have to get some friends or neighbors to help out from time to time."
A child has been diagnosed with ringworm and the parent asks how to get rid of this parasite. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. “We have several antibiotics that can be used.” b. “Ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin.” c. “Actually, ringworm is an old name for pemphigus.” d. “Inexpensive topical antifungals often work well.”