What additional assessment should be made if there is no fluid in Mr. Jones’ chest tubes?

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What additional assessment should be made if there is no fluid in Mr. Jones’ chest tubes?

A. Turn Mr. Jones on his left side and observe for drainage B. Clamp the chest tubes and observe Mr. Jones’ breathing pattern C. Auscultate for equal breath sounds bilaterally D. Monitor vital signs closely for hypotension, tachycardia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Before administering oxygen to a patient, what should the nurse initially do?

A. Observe the patient’s respiratory pattern B. Monitor the arterial blood gas results C. Determine if the patient has a history of COPD D. Ask the patient if he prefers nasal or mask O₂

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What should the conversation focus on regarding Mr. Puff’s concern about sexual intercourse?

A. Improving his self-esteem B. The role that his wife plays as a supportive partner C. Avoiding further pulmonary damage D. Alternative positions for intercourse

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What outcome criterion would be most appropriate based on Mr. Stout’s nursing diagnosis of sleep pattern disturbance?

A. Demonstrate abdominal and pursed-lip breathing B. Explain rationale for use of sleeping medication C. Explain basic pathology of chronic bronchitis D. List food and fluid requirements and plans for meeting them

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What does cromolyn sodium act to do?

A. Combat respiratory infection B. Constrict smooth muscle in the bronchial tree C. Prevent the release of histamine D. Terminate an asthmatic attack

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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