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Yolanda

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A client has been admitted with probable emphysema. Diagnostic tests have been ordered. Which of the tests will provide the most accurate indicator of the client's acidbase balance?
 
  1. Bronchoscopy
   2. Sputum studies
   3. Pulse oximetry
   4. Arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Question 2

Your client is at risk for disuse syndrome. Which nursing intervention is the most important to prevent the complications of disuse?
 
  1. prevent shear
  2. decrease friction and excoriation
  3. maintain body alignment
  4. institute progressive activity


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

4. Arterial blood gases (ABGs)

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ABGs are done to assess alterations in acidbase balance caused by respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders, or both. A bronchoscopy provides visualization of internal respiratory structures. Sputum studies can provide specific information about bacterial organisms. Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive test that evaluates the oxygen saturation level of blood.

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Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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