Author Question: A 30-year-old woman is being treated for polycythemia vera and she wants to know about the ... (Read 81 times)

soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A 30-year-old woman is being treated for polycythemia vera and she wants to know
about the properties of blood. The nurse identifies which as the properties of blood,
which differentiate it from other connective tissues?

A) Cells are heavier and more viscous than water
B) Despite being a liquid, it possesses an adhesive quality
C) Cells are not fixed, but move freely in the liquid portion
D) Although the composition is the same, the protein content is lower

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client after lung surgery. What device and technique should the nurse teach the client to use to prevent atelectasis?

A) Incentive spirometer; inhale deeply
B) Straw; blow slowly
C) Peak flow meter; blow out forcefully
D) Wound-suction device; inflate every 4 hours

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Use of an incentive spirometer helps to prevent atelectasis after lung surgery. Atelectasis is a condition of a potentially collapsed lung caused by obstruction by mucus or a foreign object. The client need not use the straw to blow slowly; it is important for the client to inhale deeply rather than exhale by blowing. Peak flow meter is used to determine lung function by showing how fast a person can exhale after deep inhalation. Wound-suction devices help to remove drainage from wounds by suctioning them. Use of straw, peak flow meters, or wound-suction devices does not help to prevent atelectasis.