Author Question: The nurse notes that a patient with a head cold has a change in speech tone and volume. What should ... (Read 89 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse notes that a patient with a head cold has a change in speech tone and volume. What should the nurse consider as being the reason for this observation?

1. The patient has been sneezing because of the cold.
2. The patient has been coughing because of the cold.
3. The cold is raising the patient's body temperature.
4. The sinuses play a role in speech.

Question 2

While reviewing preoperative orders, the nurse notes that a patient is prescribed desmopressin acetate (DDAVP). For which health problems should the nurse plan care?

Select all that apply.

1. hemophilia A
2. mononucleosis
3. iron deficiency anemia
4. von Willibrand disease
5. heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

laurnthompson · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Sinuses lighten the skull, assist in speech, and produce mucus that drains into the nasal cavities to help trap debris. Sneezing and coughing do not affect speech. There is no evidence that the patient has a fever.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 4
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) may be given to people with mild hemophilia A or von Willebrand disease prior to minor surgeries. This medication is not used to treat mononucleosis, iron deficiency anemia, or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.