Author Question: The patient is admitted to the emergency department with a pneumothorax. Which of the following does ... (Read 292 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with a pneumothorax. Which of the following does the nurse anticipate the patient will be experiencing?

a. Dyspnea
b. Eupnea
c. Fremitus
d. Orthopnea

Question 2

When teaching a patient about current dietary guidelines for the general population, the nurse explains referenced daily intakes (RDIs) and daily reference values (DRVs), otherwise known as daily values.

In providing this information, the nurse understands that daily values a. Have replaced recommended daily allowances (RDAs).
b. Have provided a more understandable format of RDAs for the public.
c. Are based on percentages of a diet consisting of 1200 kcal/day.
d. Are not usually easy to find computer experience is required.

karmakat49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A The patient with a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) will exhibit dyspnea and pain.
B Eupnea is normal, easy breathing. It would not be expected in the case of a pneumothorax.
C Fremitus is the vibration felt when the hand is placed on the patient's chest and the patient speaks (vocal fremitus). Fremitus would be decreased with a pneumothorax.
D Orthopnea is a condition in which the patient must use multiple pillows when lying down or must sit with the arms elevated and leaning forward to breathe.

Answer to Question 2

B
Daily values did not replace RDAs but provided a separate, more understandable format for the public. Daily values are based on percentages of a diet consisting of 2000 kcal/day; these values constitute the daily values used on food labels, which are easy for anyone to find. Computer experience is not required.