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karateprodigy

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A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old woman who just arrived on the medical surgical floor following a radical mastectomy for breast cancer. The nurse will encourage the patient to cough and breathe deeply to help prevent what?
 
  A) Atelectasis
  B) Asthma
  C) Bronchiectasis
  D) Sinusitis

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The nurse anticipates a reduced dosage due to cultural differences when caring for patients from what cultural groups? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Arab Americans
  B) Asian Americans
  C) African Americans
  D) White American
  E) Native American



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Answer to Question 1

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Atelectasis most commonly occurs as a result of airway blockage, which prevents air from entering the alveoli, keeping the lung expanded. This occurs when a mucous plug, edema of the bronchioles, or a collection of pus or secretions occludes the airway and prevents the movement of air. Patients may experience atelectasis after surgery, when the effects of anesthesia, pain, and decreased coughing reflexes can lead to a decreased tidal volume and accumulation of secretions in the lower airways. Asthma, bronchiectasis, and sinusitis are not directly related to surgery but instead result from other conditions.

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Because of differences in liver enzyme functioning among Arab Americans and Asian Americans, patients in these ethnic groups may not metabolize antiseizure agents in the same way as patients in other ethnic groups. They may require not only lower doses to achieve the same therapeutic effects but also frequent dose adjustment. Nothing indicates a need to alter dosage for African Americans, Whites, or Native Americans.




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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