The nurse is aware that changes occur in the respiratory system after the age of 70 that put the older adult more at risk for respiratory problems. These changes include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse clarifies that the cough mechanism is stimulated when:

The multiple causes for hypoxia include: (Select all that apply.)

A nurse caring for a patient with a tracheostomy should determine whether the patient needs suctioning by:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about tracheostomy care for a toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When the client asks the nurse why he needs to have oxygen tubing in his nose, which of the following explanations about the cannula should the nurse give him?

The nurse takes into consideration that a pulse oximeter may not give an accurate reading if the patient is:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse caring for a patient with a water seal type chest drainage that is on low suction assesses that there is constant bubbling in the suction container. The nurse should:

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious person?

A patient who will begin oxygen therapy has a history of sinus disorders. This patient would benefit most from which oxygen setup?