Which of the following explains why a patient may experience difficulty breathing during anaphylaxis?
A) Allergens bind to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying oxygen.
B) Swelling of the airway tissues causes difficulty breathing.
C) Allergens clump together and block blood flow through the lungs.
D) Swelling in the brain decreases the respiratory drive.
Question 2
Which of the following is a potential side effect of nitroglycerin?
A) Decreased blood pressure B) Difficulty breathing
C) Sudden increase in heart rate D) All of the above
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations.
A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.