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nramada

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When an older adult client is brought to the recovery room and presents with irregular, loud respirations, the nurse determines that this most likely a result of:
 
  A) effects of anesthesia.
  B) normal return of reflexes.
  C) partial airway obstruction.
  D) type of surgery.

Question 2

A client has been taking aspirin since his heart attack in 1997. The client is at risk for:
 
  A) infection.
  B) thrombophlebitis.
  C) hemorrhage.
  D) blood clots.



jomama

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Loud, irregular respirations may indicate obstruction of the airway, possibly from emesis, accumulated secretions, or client positioning that allows the tongue to fall to the back of the throat.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Current medication use, especially use of medications that can affect coagulation status (warfarin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin) is important and should be reported to the surgeon.



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