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nursing interventions to add to a pts plan of care with thick sputum would be
drink 3-4L of fluid a day
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the circulation of the lungs is through the
pulmonary arteries and veins
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when the larynx is removed, a nursing intervention for communication would be to supply the pt with
magic slate, pad and pencil
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nursing interventions for epistaxis
- sitting position with head tilited forward
- Fowlers
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COPD instructions to help pt to achieve nutritional status would be
rest 30 mins before eating
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IV rate for pulmonary edema would be
D5LR 30mL/hr
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what is empyema
infection
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when would thick sputum collection be obtained
- bring sputum from lungs, adequate fluids, notify staff when collected
- before not after meals
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the first sign or symptom in carcinoma of the larynx is
persistant hoarseness
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what causes barrel chest
increase interioposterior diameter caused by overinflation of aveloi
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the quickest way to assess O2 sat
pulse ox
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nursing interventions for active TB
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what is aspiration puenomia
when someone vomits and aspirates
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nursing interventions for activity intolerence r/t imbalance between O2 supply and demand
plan care to provide optimal rest
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what is PE
may occur postop to venous thrombosis
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teach purse lip breathing
inhale through nose and out through pursed lips
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what is cor pulmonale
right sided heart failure
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what would be the cause of ineffective airway clearance for a pt who has undergone a pneumonectomy
surgical incision pain
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nasal epinephrine after nasal surgery is done why
to reduce possiblity of bleeding
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position most beneficial post surgical tracheostomy
mid-fowlers
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how do you prevent acute respiratory complications in surgical pts
- teach incentive spirometer
- turn cough deep breathe
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O2 for a pulmonary emphysema pt is to keep O2
- low flow 1-2L nasal canula
- no smoking
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post tonsillectomy instructions
no coughing or clearing throat for 1 week
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to promote respiratory clearance of sections the nurse must plan to provide _____ ______ to a pt with bronchiectasis
postural drainage
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quick and realible aid to dx latent TB
QFTG
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how many drugs is used for TB
4
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how much fluid should be removed at one time during thoracentesis
1300-1500mL at one time
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chest auscultation on a pt with pneumothorax would sound
- bilateral breath sounds unequal
- none over affected area
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s/s of respiratory distress
abdominal breathing and O2 of 89
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anthrax bacterium may enter the body by
the lungs, skin, intestine
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interventions to provide comfort to dyspeic pts are
breathing exercises, acupuncture, visualization, massage
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purpose of chest drainage is to
- drain air, blood, and fluid from pleural space
- restore negative pressure in chest cavity
- allow route for med administration
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interventions that are health promotions to prevent pneumonia
- elder pts recevie flu and pneumococcal vaccines, provide good health habits like nutrition, hygiene, exercise
- check for placement before admin tube feedings
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expected outcomes indicating improvement in a pt with emphysema
- patent airway
- normal arterial blood gases which are normal for particular pt
- decreased dyspnea
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