The nurse percusses the lungs and determines that there is an area of hyperresonance. Based on this finding, which condition does the nurse suspect?
1. Pneumonia.
2. Atelectasis.
3. Pneumothorax.
4. Pleural effusion.
Correct Answer: 3
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A nurse is caring for a client with depression. The client has been prescribed amitriptyline. Which of the following would the nurse integrate into the teaching for the client about how the drug works?
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The physiologic nursing assessment is completed before surgery. Which of the following are the focus of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
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