immediate follow-up.)

Decreased lung sounds

Heart rate 110/min and regular

Oxygen saturation of 95%

Subcutaneous emphysema

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D

A.   This may indicate a pneumothorax, which is a potential complication of thoracentesis.
B.   A heart rate of 110/min may indicate tachycardia, which can be a sign of hypoxia or other complications.
C.   While oxygen saturation of 95% is within the normal range, it is slightly lower than expected for a patient with respiratory distress.
D.   This may indicate air leakage into the subcutaneous tissue, which can be a sign of a pneumothorax or other complications.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. This statement is correct. HIPAA protects the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information.
B. HIPAA generally requires patient authorization for the disclosure of health information to family members.
C. Personally identifiable information includes any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as a client's name, address, or social security number.
D. HIPAA is a federal law that sets national standards for the protection of health information.

A. Brain trauma and injury B. Bone loss and osteoporosis C. Liver and pancreatic disease D. Heart disease and stroke

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While methamphetamine use can lead to risky behaviors that may increase the risk of injury, it is not directly associated with brain trauma and injury.
B. Methamphetamine use is not directly associated with bone loss and osteoporosis.
C. Methamphetamine use is not directly associated with liver and pancreatic disease.
D. Methamphetamine use can lead to blood vessel constriction and spasming, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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immediate follow-up.)

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A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer is B

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A nurse is caring for a client who regularly uses methamphetamine and is experiencing blood vessel constriction and spasming. The nurse should identify that the client is at high risk for developing which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer is D

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