A patient who was diagnosed with the flu is demonstrating rapid, ...

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A patient who was diagnosed with the flu is demonstrating rapid, shallow respirations. The nurse should be concerned that the patient is at risk for developing which condition?
 
  1. atelectasis
  2. pneumonia
  3. dehydration
  4. increased tidal volume

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that the only thing that helps a patient with a daily morning headache is using a vaporizer with eucalyptus before breakfast. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
 
  1. acute rhinitis
  2. allergic rhinitis
  3. symptoms of sinusitis
  4. after-effects from the flu

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Muscle aches, malaise, and elevated temperature may increase the respiratory rate and alter the depth of respirations, reducing effective alveolar ventilation. Shallow respirations also increase the risk of
atelectasis, lack of ventilation in an area of lung, and decrease tidal volume. A patient would be at risk for pneumonia if he or she had reduced mobility. Rapid respirations may contribute to water loss that occurs naturally with the process of breathing, but it would not be large enough to induce dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Complementary therapies are often used to alleviate the symptoms of sinusitis. Aromatherapy using herbs such as eucalyptus may be used. Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages. A eucalyptus cough drop would not relieve inflammation. The scenario does not mention any history of the flu.

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