Which of the following would the nurse include when assessing a ...

[lidoalex]

Which of the following would the nurse include when assessing a client's ears? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Onset of dizziness
  2. Changes in hearing
  3. Presence of otorrhea
  4. Duration of otalgia
  5. Swallowing difficulties
  6. Degree of neck pain

Question 2

The nurse suspects a client is experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Peripheral edema
  2. Jugular vein distention
  3. High blood pressure
  4. Dyspnea on exertion
  5. Sputum production
  6. Cough

[milbourne11]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
When assessing a client's ears, the nurse should include onset of dizziness, changes in hearing, presence of otorrhea, and duration of otalgia. Swallowing difficulties and degree of neck pain are not a part of this assessment.

Answer to Question 2

4, 5, 6
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by a history of three primary symptoms: 1) cough, 2) sputum production, and 3) dyspnea on exertion. Peripheral edema, jugular vein distention, and high blood pressure are not symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

[lidoalex]

Thank you

[milbourne11]

No problemo