The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a lobectomy. Following the procedure, the nurse will plan care based on which of the following? a) The patient will return to the nursing unit with two chest tubes. b) The patient will require sedation until the chest tube (s) are removed. c) The patient will return from surgery with no drainage tubes. d) The patient will require mechanical ventilation following surgery.

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a lobectomy. Following the procedure, the nurse will plan care based on which of the following?

a) The patient will return to the nursing unit with two chest tubes.
b) The patient will require sedation until the chest tube (s) are removed.
c) The patient will return from surgery with no drainage tubes.
d) The patient will require mechanical ventilation following surgery.

 
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A college student presents to the health clinical with signs and symptoms of viral rhinitis (common cold). The patient states, “I’ve felt terrible all week; what can I do to feel better?” Which of the following is the best response the nurse can give? a) “Your symptoms should go away soon, just try to get some rest.” b) “You should rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen.” c) “Have you tried a topic nasal decongestant; they work well.” d) “Antibiotics will be prescribed, which will make you feel better.”

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A college student presents to the health clinical with signs and symptoms of viral rhinitis (common cold). The patient states, “I’ve felt terrible all week; what can I do to feel better?” Which of the following is the best response the nurse can give?

a) “Your symptoms should go away soon, just try to get some rest.”
b) “You should rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen.”
c) “Have you tried a topic nasal decongestant; they work well.”
d) “Antibiotics will be prescribed, which will make you feel better.”

 
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The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old male patient who had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted 2 days prior. The patient tells the nurse “My wife and I can never have sex again now that I have this ICD.” The nurse’s best response is which of the following? a) “Sex is permitted following the implantation of an ICD.” b) “You really should speak to your wife about your concerns.” c) “I will be sure to share your concerns with the physician.” d) “You seem apprehensive about resuming sexual activity.”

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The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old male patient who had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted 2 days prior. The patient tells the nurse “My wife and I can never have sex again now that I have this ICD.” The nurse’s best response is which of the following?

a) “Sex is permitted following the implantation of an ICD.”
b) “You really should speak to your wife about your concerns.”
c) “I will be sure to share your concerns with the physician.”
d) “You seem apprehensive about resuming sexual activity.”

 
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Which of the following ventilation–perfusion ratios is exhibited when a patient is diagnosed with pulmonary emboli? a) Silent unit b) Low ventilation–perfusion ratio c) Dead space d) Normal perfusion to ventilation ratio

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Which of the following ventilation–perfusion ratios is exhibited when a patient is diagnosed with pulmonary emboli?

a) Silent unit
b) Low ventilation–perfusion ratio
c) Dead space
d) Normal perfusion to ventilation ratio

 
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