Tachypnea, fever, malaise, and use of accessory muscles - >>>>Expected assessment findings of
a patient with pneumonia may include which of the following?
A. Tachypnea
B. Fever
C. Malaise
D. Enuresis
E. Use of accessory muscles
raise the head of the bed - >>>>A patien...
vSim Questions & Answers ~ Mona Hernandez Tachypnea, fever, malaise, and use of accessory muscles - >>>>Expected assessment findings of a patient with pneumonia may include which of the following? A. Tachypnea B. Fever C. Malaise D. Enuresis E. Use of accessory muscles raise the head of the bed - >>>>A patient in semi Fowler's position is ha ving difficulty breathing. What is the priority action of the nurse? A. raise the head of the bed. B. call respiratory therapy C. conduct a pain assessment D. auscultate the lungs inhales slowly and deeply - >>>>A patient demonstrated correct use of the i ncentive spirometer when the patient places the mouthpiece in the mouth and does which of the following? A. exhales quickly and forcefully B. inhales quickly and forcefully C. exhales slowly and deeply D. inhales slowly and deeply Hemoglobin - >>>>A pati ent with newly diagnosed pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 94% on room air, an increased respiratory rate, and an increased pulse. The patient is pale and anxious. The nurse questions the oxygen saturation results and looks up which of the following test results? A. white blood cell count B. chest x -ray C. hemoglobin D. gram stain the incentive spirometer helps you to maximize lung function and minimize the risk of atelectasis - >>>>A patient states he does not want to use the incentive spirometer because it makes the patient cough up too much sputum, and it is difficult to breathe. What is the correct information to teach the patient about the incentive spirometer? A. the incentive spirometer will cause you to cough less bc you are moving more air through your lungs B. the incentive spirometer helps you to maximize lung function an d minimize the risk of atelectasis C. you have to use your incentive spirometer bc your provider has ordered it for you D. you should wait to use your incentive spirometer until you are not coughing up so much allows the body to meet metabolic demands; pr omotes a decrease in myocardial workload; promotes a decrease in respiratory effort - >>>>The nurse titrates the patient's oxygen to 3L per nasal cannula in order to maintain an oxygen saturation of at least 94%, per the provider's orders. What is the rati onale for this order? (select all that apply) A. allows the body to meet metabolic demands B. promotes a decrease in myocardial workload C. promotes a decrease in respiratory effort D. prevents atelectasis in a pt with pneumonia E. allows the patient to receive 100% O2
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