The nurse is reviewing the records of a client with chronic bronchitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
A. Dry cough.
B. Decreased respiratory rate.
C. Fever.
D. Use of accessory muscles.
Answer: D
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a. the physician ordered. b. that provides pain relief. c. that is not addictive. d. agreed upon by the patient.
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A. Total white blood cell count <5000/mm3 B. 50% decrease in urine amylase level C. Blood urea nitrogen >30 mg/dL D. Elevated bilirubin level
A nurse in a rehabilitation unit plans activities of daily living to prevent excessive fatigue, helps the patient dress before the family visits, assists with range of motion, and allows the patient to decide which clothes to wear during the visit
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A client is beginning aldesleukin (Proleukin) therapy for advanced renal carcinoma. The nurse should monitor the client for:
1. capillary leak syndrome. 2. hypertension. 3. hyperglycemia. 4. hyperuricemia.