A client presents to the ED reporting severe coughing episodes. The client states that
"the episodes are more intense at night." The nurse should suspect which of the
following conditions based on the client's primary report?
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Left sided heart failure
, A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has recently begun a new
bronchodilator. Which therapeutic effect(s) should the nurse expect from this
medication? Select all that apply.
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Increased expiratory flow rate, relief of dyspnea
The diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is suspected when which of the following is noted? Select
all that apply.
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Dyspnea and fatigue disproportionate to pulmonary function
abnormalities, Right ventricular enlargement, Elevated plasma brain
natriuretic peptide (BNP), Enlargement of central pulmonary arteries
A client has suspected fluid accumulation in the pleural space of the lungs and is
scheduled for a thoracentesis. The nurse will implement which of the following for this
procedure? Select all that apply.
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Educate the client about the need to cleanse the thoracic area, Apply
pressure to the puncture site after the procedure, Complete a respiratory
assessment after the procedure.
"the episodes are more intense at night." The nurse should suspect which of the
following conditions based on the client's primary report?
Give this one a try later!
Left sided heart failure
, A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has recently begun a new
bronchodilator. Which therapeutic effect(s) should the nurse expect from this
medication? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Increased expiratory flow rate, relief of dyspnea
The diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is suspected when which of the following is noted? Select
all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Dyspnea and fatigue disproportionate to pulmonary function
abnormalities, Right ventricular enlargement, Elevated plasma brain
natriuretic peptide (BNP), Enlargement of central pulmonary arteries
A client has suspected fluid accumulation in the pleural space of the lungs and is
scheduled for a thoracentesis. The nurse will implement which of the following for this
procedure? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
Educate the client about the need to cleanse the thoracic area, Apply
pressure to the puncture site after the procedure, Complete a respiratory
assessment after the procedure.