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NguyenJ

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A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O2 saturation is 74, pulse is 120, and respirations are 26 . The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler. What action should the nurse take next?
 
  a. Collect a sputum specimen.
  b. Coach the patient in pursed-lip breathing.
  c. Give oxygen at 5 L/min by nasal cannula.
  d. Ensure patent intravenous (IV) access.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old patient. How often should the nurse recommend that this patient undergo testing for glaucoma?
 
  a. Yearly
  b. Every 2 to 3 years
  c. Every 5 years
  d. Every 10 years


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Coaching in pursed-lip breathing will open the respiratory tree with negative pressure. Oxygen given at such a high concentration will cause an emphysemic patient to stop breathing. Collecting a sputum specimen and ensuring patent IV access are appropriate interventions that should be performed after the patient's dyspnea is addressed.

Answer to Question 2

C
Glaucoma testing should be done every 2 to 3 years for people over age 40.


NguyenJ

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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