NSG 123 Exam 3 | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

The nurse recognizes non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include: SATA A. family hx B. age C. smoking D. diet : A, B The nurse knows the most serious complication of carotid artery disease is: : Stroke A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following indicates respiratory status is declining? SATA A. O2 95% B. Wheezing C. retraction of sternal muscles D. pink mucous membranes E. tachycardia : B, C, E 2 | P a g e A nurse is caring for a client 2 hr after admission. The client has an O2 of 91%, exhibits audible wheezes, and is using accessory muscles when breathing. Which of the following classes of meds should the nurse expect to administer? A. antibiotic B. beta blocker C. antiviral D. beta 2 agonist : D The nurse correlates an increase in the secretion of which hormone with the release of thyrotropin-releasing hormone? A. T3 B. thyroxine C. TSH D. thyrocalcitonin : C The nurse recognizes that which patient is at greatest risk for hypothyroidism? A. 19 y/o male B. 35 y/o female C. 45 y/o male D. 80 y/o femal