Which of the following describes the life-threatening condition that is characterized by a rapid shift of fluid from the plasma
into the pulmonary interstitial tissue and the alveoli and that can occur as a result of severe left ventricular failure?
a. pneumothorax c. pulmonary edema
b. pulmonary hypertension d. pulmonary embolism
C
Pulmonary edema occurs when serous fluid shifts rapidly into pulmonary interstitial tissue and alveoli, severely impairing gas exchange; this condition is life-threatening.
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a. responsibility c. delegation b. supervision d. competence
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a. The diet history b. Any drug tolerance c. Any allergy history d. The surgical history
A nurse is assessing the ability to learn of a patient who has recently experienced a stroke. Which question/statement will best assess the patient's ability to learn?
a. "What do you want to know about strokes?" b. "On a scale from 1 to 10, tell me where you rank your desire to learn." c. "Do you feel strong enough to perform the tasks I will teach you?" d. "Please read this handout and tell me what it means."
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a. "I feel moody and irritable a week before my period is supposed to start." b. "I get abdominal bloating and breast pain at the end of my period." c. "I have lower abdominal pain beginning the third day of my menstrual period." d. "I have nausea and headaches after my period starts, and they last three or four days."