When the nurse is assessing the older adult patient, what gerontologic changes in the respiratory system should he nurse be aware of? Decreased alveolar duct diameter Increased presence of muus Decreased gag reflex Increased prescence of collagen in alveolar walls Decreased presence of mucus

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When the nurse is assessing the older adult patient, what gerontologic changes in the respiratory system should he nurse be aware of?

  1. Decreased alveolar duct diameter
  2. Increased presence of muus
  3. Decreased gag reflex
  4. Increased prescence of collagen in alveolar walls
  5. Decreased presence of mucus
 
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A patient presents to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. The patient’s orders include the following elements. Which order should the nurse complete first? a) Troponin level b) Oxygen 2 liters nasal cannula c) 12-lead ECG d) Aspirin 325 mg orally

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A patient presents to the emergency room complaining of chest pain. The patient’s orders include the following elements. Which order should the nurse complete first?

a) Troponin level
b) Oxygen 2 liters nasal cannula
c) 12-lead ECG
d) Aspirin 325 mg orally

 
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The nurse is instructing the pt in how to apply a corticosteroid cream to lesions on the arm. What intervention can the nurse instruct the pt to do to increase the absorpiton of the medication? Apply an occlusive dressing over the site after application Make sure the skin is slightly hydrated so that the medication can absorb through the skin cracks Apply a thick layer of cream over the lesions so that if some rubs off, there is more to absorb Apply the medication every 2 hours

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The nurse is instructing the pt in how to apply a corticosteroid cream to lesions on the arm. What intervention can the nurse instruct the pt to do to increase the absorpiton of the medication?

  1. Apply an occlusive dressing over the site after application
  2. Make sure the skin is slightly hydrated so that the medication can absorb through the skin cracks
  3. Apply a thick layer of cream over the lesions so that if some rubs off, there is more to absorb
  4. Apply the medication every 2 hours
 
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The PACU nurse notices that the patient is shivering. This is most commonly caused by: 1. Cold irrigations used during surgery 2. Side effects of certain anesthetic agents 3. Malignant hypothermia, a serious condition 4. The use of a reflective blanket on the operating room table

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The PACU nurse notices that the patient is
shivering. This is most commonly caused by:
1. Cold irrigations used during surgery
2. Side effects of certain anesthetic agents
3. Malignant hypothermia, a serious condition
4. The use of a reflective blanket on the operating
room table

 
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