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discharge teaching to rhinoplasty patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lie on your back, elevated 30
degrees when resting
R: rest in semi-Fowlers to prevent aspiration of nasal secretions
manifestation of pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS-absence of breath sounds
R: experiences severely diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side
info for tuberculin skin test - CORRECT ANSWERS-return in 2 or 3 days
R: an area of induration after 48 to 72 hr indicates exposure to the tubercle bacillus.
purpose of chest physiotherapy in patient with cystic fibrosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-mobilize
secretions in the airways
R: the purpose is to loosen the clients secretions and promote drainage of secretions from the lungs. also
includes percussion, vibration, and promotion of drainage by gravity
side effect of cisplatin (treat multiple cancer) IV - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tinnitus
R: SE is ototoxicity
COPD w/ pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Respiratory acidosis