ATI Assessment Alterations in Gas Exchange

what are the most common manifestations of COPD? dyspnea, chronic cough, sputum production what is the most common early manifestation of COPD? exertional dyspnea what is the dominant physical manifestation of asthma? airway narrowing resulting in interference of airflow what are the manifestations of asthma? coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath what are manifestations of status asthmaticus? extreme shortness of breath client may become drowsy and confused as manifestations of cyanosis appear A nurse is caring for a client who has status asthmaticus. Which of the following indicates that the client is responding to treatment? manifestations resolve for 30 minutes after the last bronchodilator dose and PEFR is greater than 70% A nurse is caring for a client with hospital-acquired pneumonia. Which of the following conditions facilitate HAP being acquired by clients? source exposure like hands of health care workers prolonged antibiotic use client with impaired host defense client with severe illness and prolonged hospitalization A nurse is teaching a client who has pulmonary edema and is receiving furosemide. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)A. weight reduction B. glycemic control C. pursed lip breathing techniques D. smoking cessation E. monitoring of intake and output weight reduction glycemic control smoking cessation monitoring I&Os pursed lip breathing is incorrect - pulmonary edema is caused by cardiac conditions A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary edema. Which of the following is the most common risk factor for pulmonary edema? A. being younger B. blood pooling on the right side of the heart C. being female D. acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) D. acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) most common cause of pulmonary edema