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Ati med surg midterm exam (Respiratory)

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Question 1:

A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?

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Question 2:

A nurse is assessing a client who has Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and notes that the client's breathing is shallow and the client is short of breath. The nurse understands that that the client's respiratory distress is caused by which of the following?

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A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as the most concerning for a client with this condition?

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An older adult client who is having difficulty passing urine is found to have elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The nurse understands that this finding indicates which of the following?

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old client who has frequent premature atrial contractions seen on the cardiac monitor. The nurse understands that the client requires additional education when the client selects which of the following items for the breakfast tray?

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Question 6:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. Despite medication therapy aimed at correcting the dysrhythmia, the patient has consistently remained in atrial fibrillation for several days. Which of the following interventions would the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?

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Question 7:

A nurse manager is discussing social services for older adults during a staff meeting in a long- term acute care (LTAC) facility. Which statement about Medicare made by one of the employees requires correction by the nurse manager?

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Question 8:

A nurse is obtaining an admission history on a client who has possible asthma with new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may be a cause of the client's bronchoconstriction?

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Question 9:

A nurse is discussing the use of docusate sodium (Colace) with a client who is recovering from a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). What is the rationale for administering this medication during the recovery from a myocardial infarction?

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Question 10:

The classic manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. The nurse understands that a finding related to postural instability includes which of the following?

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