Author Question: Which physical signs indicate labored breathing? (Select all that apply.) a. Grunting on ... (Read 71 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which physical signs indicate labored breathing? (Select all that apply.)

a. Grunting on expiration
b. Elevating shoulders and ribs on inspiration
c. Tensing neck and shoulder muscles
d. Substernal retraction
e. Productive cough

Question 2

When discussing bladder health with a patient, the nurse emphasizes the importance of regular voiding in a timely manner.

Which statement(s) indicate(s) that the patient accurately under-stands the underlying rationale for this recommendation? (select all that apply.)
a. Urinating regularly will prevent pro-longed exposure of the bladder wall to harmful wastes.
b. Allowing my bladder to overfill causes the walls to overstretch.
c. A full bladder can cause undue strain on the urinary sphincters.
d. The characteristics of urine can change after being in the bladder for overly ex-tended periods.
e. Pressure from a distended bladder can cause excessive pressure on my colon.

quynhmickitran · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Labored breathing may be indicated by expiratory grunting, inspiratory elevation of shoulders and ribs, tensing neck and shoulder muscles, and substernal retraction. Productive cough is not a sign of labored breathing.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Urinating regularly helps to prevent prolonged exposure to toxins. Allowing the bladder to over-fill can allow the walls to become hyperelastic. A full bladder may also strain the urinary sphincters. Urine does not change character in the bladder and does not press on the colon.