Author Question: While engaging in a high school sports activity, an adolescent sustains an injury to the nose. Which ... (Read 43 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While engaging in a high school sports activity, an adolescent sustains an injury to the nose. Which assessment findings indicate that the patient has a nasal fracture?

Select all that apply.
1. shortness of breath
2. diaphoresis
3. drop in blood pressures
4. periorbital ecchymosis
5. nasal bridge instability

Question 2

A middle-aged adult patient who is diagnosed with pertussis is complaining of right-sided thoracic pain. The nurse recognizes that this patient should be assessed for which conditions?

Select all that apply.
1. pleural effusion
2. pneumothorax
3. pulmonary emboli
4. rib fractures
5. pleurisy

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4, 5
Manifestations of a fractured nose include periorbital ecchymosis and nasal bridge instability. Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and a drop in blood pressure are not manifestations of a nasal fracture.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Complications of pertussis in adolescents and adults, including pneumothorax and rib fractures, may result from increased intrathoracic pressure during prolonged coughing spells. Pleurisy is pain related to inflammation of the pleurae and is usually secondary to another process such as pertussis or rib injury. Pleural effusion is a collection of fluid in the lungs. Pulmonary emboli are clots in the lung and are not a result of pertussis.