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tiara099

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When collecting a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity, the nurse demonstrates correct technique for this procedure by which of the following actions?
 
  1. starting prescribed antibiotics one hour prior to specimen collection
  2. performing endotracheal suction if the client cannot cough deeply enough to bring up sputum
  3. collecting sputum at the end of the day for best results
  4. swabbing the back of the throat and placing specimen in a wide-mouth container.

Question 2

A client comes to the emergency room having an anxiety attack with hyperventilation. Which of the following symptoms is the client likely to exhibit?
 
  1. lightheadedness, muscle twitching, and numbness and tingling of the fingers
  2. cyanosis, sluggish capillary refill, and cold hands and feet
  3. numbness and tingling, cold hands and feet, and slow respiratory rate
  4. dyspnea on exertion, coughing up clear sputum, pallor, and fatigue



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1




tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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