The nursing assessment reveals reduced fremitus. This manifestation is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Right-sided heart failure
B) Left-sided heart failure
C) Pneumonia
D) Pulmonary edema
E) Bronchial obstruction
Ans: B, D, E
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Which finding in an analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is consistent with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
a. CSF appears cloudy. b. CSF pressure is decreased. c. Few leukocytes are present. d. Glucose level is increased compared with blood.
A child with a head injury is demonstrating signs of cognitive deficits. The parents are concerned about how well the child will recover. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as the most appropriate for the family at this time?
A) Anxiety related to extent of required hospitalization B) Risk for long-term learning deficits related to head injury C) Parental fear related to outcome after head injury in child D) Ineffective coping related to care of a child with a head injury
An emergency department nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with an ischemic stroke that preceded a fall anticipates the need to initially prepare the client for:
1. Administration of t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator). 2. A CT scan (computerized tomography). 3. Full-body x-ray series. 4. Craniotomy.
A(n) ________________ allows a patient to donate her own blood to be used during or after surgery
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