This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse on rounds is assessing a client's respirations. The electronic medical records indicate that ... (Read 58 times)

Shelles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 582
on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse on rounds is assessing a client's respirations. The electronic medical records indicate that the client has been experiencing orthopnea. Based on this information, what is orthopnea?
 
  A) Normal respiration
  B) Difficulty breathing
  C) Rapid breathing above the normal respiratory rate
  D) Dyspnea that is relieved when the person sits up

Question 2

The nurse is listening to a client's lungs and is having difficulty hearing anything. A review of the electronic medical records states that the client has developed atelectasis.
 
  Based on this information, what is the best description of atelectasis to tell the client? A) Inflammation of the pleura
  B) Inflammation of the trachea
  C) Air or fluid accumulation blocked in the trachea
  D) Air or fluid accumulation in the pleural space


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Carliemb17

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Orthopnea denote dyspnea that is relieved when the person sits up. Normal respiration is called eupnea. Difficulty breathing is known as dyspnea. Tachypnea is rapid respirations.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Air or fluid accumulation in the pleural space, not the trachea, can cause lung collapse. An inflammation of the pleura, not the trachea, is referred to as pleurisy.


Shelles

  • Member
  • Posts: 582
Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Gracias!

Chelseyj.hasty

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax. Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax.
A nurse shows empathy to a client. A nurse shows empathy to a client.
A medical assistant labels the allergens for a patch test. A medical assistant labels the allergens for a patch test.
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client. To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
The nurse begins the general survey The nurse begins the general survey
Positioning the client Positioning the client
Video: Chemical Equilibrium between N2O4 (colorless gas) and NO2 (brown gas)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library