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fnuegbu

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Which are signs of respiratory distress?
 
  a. Nasal flaring, symmetrical chest wall expansion
  b. Substernal retracting, SaO2 97
  c. Abdominal breathing, SaO2 89
  d. Symmetrical chest wall expansion, substernal retraction

Question 2

A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer has undergone a bowel resection with the creation of an ileostomy.
 
  The patient's ileostomy output has been unexpectedly high in the 2 days since surgery, and the patient's most recent blood work indicates a K+ level of 2.7 mEq/L. This potassium level should prompt the nurse to assess for which of the following physical manifestations?
  A) Confusion and decreased level of consciousness
  B) Shortness of breath, rales, and peripheral edema
  C) Dysphagia, tetany, and emotional lability
  D) Fatigue, cramps, and weakness



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micaelaswann

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Answer to Question 1

C
Observe the patient's facial expressions and signs of respiratory distress such as flaring nostrils, substernal or clavicular retractions, asymmetrical chest wall expansion, and abdominal breathing.

Answer to Question 2

D




fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


bimper21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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