Author Question: The nurse notes the patient has green sputum. This is most characteristic of which condition? a. ... (Read 31 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse notes the patient has green sputum. This is most characteristic of which condition?

a. asthma c. pneumonia
b. bacterial infection d. pulmonary edema

Question 2

A client has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse plans to assess the client for signs of osteoporosis. Which of the following assessment questions would the nurse ask this 70-year-old post-menopausal female client?

1. Have you experienced any palpitations?
2. Is constipation a problem for you?
3. Are you having any low back pain?
4. Are you having problems with swelling in your feet?

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Mucoid sputum is associated with asthma. Yellow or green sputum is associated with a bacterial infection. Rust- or blood-tinged sputum is associated with pneumonia. Pink sputum is associated with pulmonary edema.

Answer to Question 2

3. Are you having any low back pain?

Rationale:
A client with osteoporosis will often present with low back pain as well as a decrease in height. Palpitations, constipation, and, swelling are not early signs of osteoporosis.