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Awilson837

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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complains of severe shortness of breath when it is raining. The nurse instructs the patient
 
  A) The airway becomes occluded during periods of rain.
  B) The air is thicker or more viscous with humidity, thus it is harder for you to breathe.
  C) You should use your inhaler during this time to help your breathing.
  D) Have you had a stress test to determine if your airway is obstructed?

Question 2

The home care nurse visits a patient who has dyspnea. The nurse notes the patient has pitting edema in his feet and ankles. What additional assessment would the nurse expect to observe?
 
  A) Crackles in the lower lobes
  B) Inspiratory stridor
  C) Expiratory stridor
  D) Wheezing in the upper lobes


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owenfalvey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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