Shortness of breath - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hesi Milestone 2 Exam (2023/ 2024) | 150 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: A nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task appropriate for this phase? Answer: Making appropriate referrals Q: Which action should the nurse implement during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship? Answer: Help summarize accomplishments. Q: Which features are prominen...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 3: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: 78 year old pt has a thoracotomy with a chest tube placed is initially prescribed tramadol for pain. Prior to starting the tramadol the nurse reviews pt chart. The pt has a history of hypertension , osteoarthritis, and neuropathic pain from diabetes. The client is also prescribed an antihypertensive , and SSRI, aspirin and metformin. Which of the elements ...

Exam 3: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present ...

SHARP ESO Grossmont Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade (New 2024/ 2025) QUESTION what is chest pain Answer: most common presentation of ACS (e.g. unstable angina, non-q wave MI, q-wave MI); described as uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, pain in center of the chest lasting several minutes, pain spreading to shoulders/neck/arms/jaw chest discomfort with lightheadedness. fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath, impending doom ...

Exam 4: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Complete Guide| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Anaphylactic shock Answer: acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to a sensitizing substance (e.g., drug, chemical, vaccine, food, insect venom) = massive vasodilation Q: anaphylactic shock clinical manifestations Answer: Tachycardia ‘ CO “ CVP, PAWP Chest pain Third spacing of fluid Shortness of breat...

ATI CAPSTONE Med Surg FINAL Assessment 2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle 2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following in...

1. If a patient develops difficulty breathing after your primary assessment, you should immediately: A) determine his or her respiratory rate. B) begin assisting his or her breathing. C) reevaluate his or her airway status. D) auscultate his or her breath sounds. correct answer: C 2. A patient is sitting in a chair, leaning forward on his outstretched arms. His head and chin are thrust forward. This position indicates that he: A) has abdominal muscle spasms. B) is experiencing se...

COMSAE 2/ 104 Questions with Complete Solutions. What 2 OMM techniques can be used to thin mucous secretions in a pt with Asthma? Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood and asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough. Asthma involves hypersensitivity of the bronchi and lower airways to allergens, cold or other irritants. This results in inflammation, bronchospasm and mucous plugging. β-2-agonists help dilate the bronchioles but do not dire...

Exam 3: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present in the ...

Comprehensive Case Study: 60-Year-Old Female Patient with Shortness Of Breath (CLASS 6531) I human Case Analysis Week #4 || 2025