respiratory
When a client is postoperative following a tracheostomy and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
what is Provide humidified oxygen.
caring for a client after a radical neck dissection. To which of the following should the nurse give priority in the immediate postoperative period?
What is ineffective airway clearance related to thick, copious secretions
teaching with the parents of a preschool-age child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast chewable tablets. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
What is "I will have my child chew the tablet every evening."
nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
What is a client who is short of breath
When caring for a toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to detect airway obstruction?
what is Increased heart rate
client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
what is expiratory wheeze
client who has asthma and is taking fluticasone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
What is Oral candidiasis or thrush
contributing to the care plan of an older adult client who has pneumonia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
What is encourage fluid intake of 2.5 L per day.
When a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding the nurse should report to the provider?
what is Abdomen is distended
client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?
What is sitting, leaning forward over the bedside table
client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
What is Albuterol via jet nebulizer
nurse is monitoring a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy for signs of hemorrhage. Which of the following findings is a sign of this postoperative complication?
what is Frequent swallowing and throat clearing are signs of hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy
The nurse is at social gathering when another guest suddenly coughs weakly once, grasps her throat with her hands, and cannot talk. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
What is Perform the Heimlich maneuver on the guest
client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apnea about how to decrease the number of apneic episodes he has each night. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
what is I should lose 50 pounds.
client who has pneumonia and is coughing up secretions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
what is encourage the client to cough and deep breathe
client who has chronic bronchitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
what is Barrel chest
nurse is checking the suction control chamber of a client's chest tube and notes that there is no bubbling in the suction control chamber. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
What is Verify that the suction regulator is on
discharge instructions with a parent of a 6-year-old child who has just had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of postoperative care?
What is "I'll call the doctor if my child is swallowing continuously.
client who has a femur fracture and, 8 hr after the injury, reports a sudden onset of dyspnea and a severe headache. Which action should the nurse take first?
what is Administer oxygen
teaching about preventing disease transmission with the parents of a child who has a streptococcal infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
what is "I'll discard his toothbrush and buy another.