Author Question: The nurse has been asked to give a workshop on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a ... (Read 14 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse has been asked to give a workshop on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for a local community group.

When talking about what can be done for patients with COPD, the nurse encourages a COPD patient not to smoke because smoking has what effect?
A) Increases the amount of mucus production
B) Deoxygenates the hemoglobin
C) Shrinks the alveoli in the lungs
D) Collapses the alveoli in the lungs

Question 2

Residents in an assisted-living facility attend a daily exercise class. Their blood pressures and heart rates are monitored before, during, and after exercising. While they are riding stationary bicycles, a nurse notices the signs listed below.

Which patient should stop exercising? A) Mr. A's systolic blood pressure has increased by 25 mm Hg.
B) Mr. B's heart rate has increased to 90 beats per minute.
C) Ms. C's face is flushed.
D) Ms. D is breathing rapidly.

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Only Mr. A's condition warrants that he should stop exercising. The others may feel a bit tired, but they are not exhibiting dangerous signs.