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Redwolflake15

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is diagnosed with a tension pneumothorax. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. hypertension
  2. distended neck veins
  3. bradycardia
  4. absent breath sounds on the affected side
  5. tracheal deviation toward unaffected side

Question 2

The nurse is caring for victims of bioterrorism who were exposed to inhalation anthrax. After assessment, it is determined that 350 people were exposed to the potentially deadly spore.
 
  Knowing that this disease has a 45 mortality rate, how many patients should the nurse expect to recover from this illness?
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.


britb2u

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

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Manifestations of a tension pneumothorax include hypotension, shock, distended neck veins, severe dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, decreased respiratory excursion, absent breath sounds on affected side, and tracheal deviation toward unaffected side.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 193


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