This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: On entering the room, a nurse finds the patient sitting upright in bed with the upper torso resting ... (Read 74 times)

corkyiscool3328

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
On entering the room, a nurse finds the patient sitting upright in bed with the upper torso resting on the over-bed table. The nurse assesses that this patient is experiencing acute hypoxemia.
 
  Which of the following are symptoms of acute hypoxemia? (Select all that apply.) a. Cyanosis
  b. Arrhythmias
  c. Eupnea
  d. Restlessness
  e. Diaphoresis

Question 2

A student nurse has been assigned to a 67-year-old patient who is undergoing thoracic surgery to remove a tumor. As part of the preoperative teaching, the student nurse discusses the importance of coughing.
 
  Which of the following statements is true regarding why postoperative coughing is important? (Select all that apply.) a. Coughing assists in removing retained mucus in the airways.
  b. It won't hurt to cough with adequate pain control.
  c. You can splint your incision when coughing to minimize pain.
  d. Deep breathing and coughing will remove anesthesia gases from your lungs.
  e. Deep breathing involves fast, shallow, breaths and then one big breath.
  f. Coughing is not encouraged because of the potential or dehiscence at the surgical site.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
Symptoms of acute hypoxemia include changes in respiration (tachypnea, dyspnea); blood pressure (hypertension, hypotension); color (pallor, cyanosis); mental status (headache, anxiety, impaired judgment, confusion, euphoria, lethargy); motor function (loss of coordination, weakness, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, restlessness, stupor, coma around 30 mm Hg, death); arrhythmias (tachycardia, bradycardia), diaphoresis, blurred or tunnel vision, and nausea/vomiting. Eupnea is a normal breathing rate.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
A patient learns to use the diaphragm during deep breathing to take slow, deep, and relaxed breaths. Eventually a patient's lung volume improves. Deep breathing also helps to clear any anesthetic gases from the airways. To facilitate deep breathing a health care provider often orders an incentive spirometer for a patient. Coughing assists in removing retained mucus in the airways. A deep, productive cough is more beneficial than merely clearing the throat. Teach the patient to splint an abdominal or thoracic incision to minimize pain during coughing. Pain control is essential for effective deep breathing and coughing; educate the patient to ask for pain medications as needed. Deep breathing also helps to clear any anesthetic gases from the airways. The patient needs to anticipate postoperative discomfort and understand the importance of coughing, even when it is painful. Deep breathing is not fast and shallow, it is slow and deep. Coughing and deep breathing are encouraged even if dehiscence is a possibility, teaching them to splint wound.




corkyiscool3328

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM


Sarahjh

  • Member
  • Posts: 370
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library