The nurse is assessing a client with atelectasis. Which of the following are expected findings? Select all that apply.
A client with chest trauma has ABGs drawn. The nurse anticipates which scenario upon ABG analysis?
During shift report, the oncoming nurse is told that an assigned client has atelectasis. The nurse knows this could be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply.
A female client presents to the ER reporting difficulty breathing. Upon assessment, the client reports “it feels like it’s squeezing all around my ribs when I try to take a deep breath and it’s making me nauseous.” What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient?
A 23-year-old client requires chest physiotherapy while in the hospital for treatment for cystic fibrosis. The nurse assists the respiratory therapist by helping the client with postural drainage. Which of the following actions best describes this process?
The nurse is assessing a client who presented to the emergency room for shortness of breath. The client states, “I just cannot breath deeply, it feels like there is someone holding my ribs tight.” What is the priority for this client?
A nurse is working with a client with a lung abscess who has an order for chest physiotherapy (CPT). The client requires positioning and chest percussion as part of CPT. Which of the following would be considered an absolute contraindication for performing percussion as part of CPT?
A 63-year-old client was admitted for a pacemaker insertion and is being discharged to home. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client about home care of a cardiac pacemaker?
While checking vital signs on an adult client admitted to the hospital from home, the nurse notes that the client’s oxygen saturation level is 95% on room air. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who must receive regular breathing treatments. Which of the following are adverse drug reactions for bronchodilators? Select all that apply.
