A client has been admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

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A client has been admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Diagnostic tests have been ordered. Which of the tests will provide the most accurate indicator of the client's acid-base balance?
 
  A) Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  B) Pulse oximetry
  C) Sputum studies
  D) Bronchoscopy

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to perform a health assessment on an adult client who has a family history of cancer. Which questions should the nurse ask the client to assess for the early warning signs of cancer?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Do you have a cough that is associated with seasonal allergies?
  B) Have you noticed a change in your appetite?
  C) Have you noticed any cuts that have not healed?
  D) Have you had any changes in bowel or bladder habits?
  E) Have you experienced any problems swallowing?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

ABGs are done to assess alterations in acid-base balance caused by respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders, or both. A bronchoscopy provides visualization of internal respiratory structures. Sputum studies can provide specific information about bacterial organisms. Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive test that evaluates the oxygen saturation level of blood.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, D, E

Nurses should assess all clients, especially those with a history of cancer, for early warning signs of cancer. The early warning signs include change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in wart or mole, or a nagging cough or hoarseness. Changes in appetite or cough that is associated with seasonal allergies are not associated with the early warning signs of cancer.

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