Author Question: The nurse is reviewing data collected on a client with shortness of breath. Which findings should be ... (Read 117 times)

theo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing data collected on a client with shortness of breath. Which findings should be immediately reported to the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)

1. Blood pH 7.32
2. Pulse oximetry 88
3. Negative cytology cells
4. Acid-fast bacillus positive
5. Sputum culture and sensitivity negative

Question 2

The nurse notes that a client's serum alpha1-antitrypsin is 40 mg/dL. What should the nurse consider as affecting this client's laboratory value?

1. Migraine headaches
2. Cellulitis of a lower extremity
3. Osteoporosis
4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 4

1. A blood pH indicates acidosis and should be reported to the physician.
2. A pulse oximeter reading less than 90 should be reported to the physician.
3. Negative cytology cells do not need to be reported.
4. Acid-fast bacillus being positive needs to be reported to the physician.
5. Negative sputum culture and sensitivity does not need to be reported.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
2. Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
3. Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
4. Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.