Which structures are the functional units of the lung?

A. bronchioles
B. alveoli
C. pleura
D. capillaries


Answer: B

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A child has been diagnosed with perforation of the tympanic membrane (TM) secondary to a middle ear infection

What discharge information should the nurse provide the parents? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Your child's hearing loss will probably be permanent.". 2. "Keep the ear canal dry.". 3. "The eardrum will probably heal well on its own.". 4. "You will need to call an ear surgeon for an appointment to repair this perforation.". 5. "Most perforations indicate congenital weakness in the eardrum, so this is likely to occur again.".

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A client has had a spine operation and cannot walk properly. Which is the highest priority nursing intervention to ensure that the client can resume daily activity?

A) Administering pain medication to relieve the pain B) Providing a soothing backrub C) Encouraging walking with help D) Suggesting consultation with the primary care provider

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In public situations, Korean Americans are a/an _____ group

A. Eye contact B. Touch contact C. Verbal contact D. Non-contact

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