This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse select for an older patient with asthma that has a ... (Read 71 times)

kellyjaisingh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse select for an older patient with asthma that has a respiratory rate of 28 and audible wheezes on inspiration?
 
  1. Activity Intolerance
  2. Altered Tissue Perfusion
  3. Ineffective Airway Clearance
  4. Ineffective Breathing Pattern with tachypnea and wheezing.

Question 2

During a blood pressure screening at the local shopping center, a 78-year-old man tells the nurse he is experiencing a fluttering in his chest while doing yard work. He reports no other symptoms and the frequency is intermittent.
 
  The nurse would interpret this finding to be consistent with
  A) underlying illness that requires a medical evaluation.
  B) nonspecific cardiac changes with aging.
  C) hypothyroidism.
  D) exercise intolerance.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

javimendoza7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293
Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Activity Intolerance would be appropriate if the patient was experiencing fatigue.

Answer to Question 2

A




javimendoza7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293

 

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library