John has undergone surgery and has developed pneumonia. He also has a history of emphysema. Which assessment parameters would the nurse expect to find?
What will be an ideal response?
1. The patient may have dyspnea.
2. The patient may have hypoxemia because of increased secretions in the lungs.
3. The patient may use his accessory muscles to assist breathing.
4. The patient may have a productive cough.
5. The patient's breath sounds may have crackles.
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A. Sodium B. Potassium C. Chloride D. Calcium E. Acetylcholine
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A) P wave B) S wave C) S-T segment D) T wave
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)