A client has smoked most of his life and has labored respirations. He is experiencing
A) Dyspnea
B) Fremitus
C) Stridor
D) Wheeze
Ans: A
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a. central neurogenic hyperventilation. c. ataxic respirations. b. apneustic breathing. d. Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
You are the nurse caring for an unconscious trauma victim who needs emergency surgery. The patient is a 55-year-old man with an adult son
He is legally divorced and is planning to be remarried in a few weeks. His parents are at the hospital with the other family members. The physician has explained the need for surgery, the procedure to be done, and the risks to the children, the parents, and the fiancé. Who should be asked to sign the surgery consent form? A) The fiancé B) The son C) The physician, acting as a surrogate D) The patient's father
The nurse needs to administer aspirin (Ecotrin) to the client. The available aspirin is in a stock container on the unit because the pharmacy does not carry aspirin (Ecotrin) as unit doses
Which is the best nursing intervention to administer aspirin to the client? 1. Pour tablets from stock without touching them. 2. Withhold the medication and notify the provider. 3. Crush the tablets and mix the powder in pudding. 4. Pour aspirin (Aspirin) tablets from a stock supply.
A clinic in a rural area depends primarily on the services of a nurse practitioner. The legislation that allows this opportunity is which of the following?
1. Medicare 2. Medicaid 3. Rural Health Clinics Act 4. National Health Planning and Resources Development Act