Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the nursing assessment of a patient with a respiratory disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Central cyanosis typically is observed on the fingers and earlobes.
b. Clubbing of the fingernails is a sign of hypoxia.
c. As oxygen levels diminish, mental alertness will progressively deteriorate.
d. The normal respiratory rate in an adult is 10 breaths/min.
e. Episodes of apnea are present in Cheyne-Stokes.
Question 2
A resident in a long-term care facility diagnosed with COPD has a new medication order for indacaterol. When the nurse is providing education to the resident regarding this medication, information will include that
a. it is a short-acting beta antagonist.
b. the patient should wait approximately 5 minutes between inhalations.
c. onset of action is within 5 minutes.
d. duration of action is about 12 hours.