Exam 25: Respiratory Health and Illness

A nurse is assessing an older adult's respiratory status. Which of the following are normal age-related changes in the respiratory system? (Select all that apply.)

Asthma is often underdiagnosed in older adults because:

A nurse assesses an older patient's blood gases. The patient is 70 years old. The nurse knows that this patient's maximum PO₂ is:

A nurse is planning education for a group of older adults at a senior center on promoting respiratory health. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse practitioner is caring for a 90-year-old adult with asthma who has comorbid dementia and severe osteoarthritis in the hands. The nurse practitioner considers inhaled medications to manage the asthma. Which of the following factors should the nurse take into consideration when developing the medication plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is organizing a support group for older individuals with COPD in the community. The nurse knows that which of the following individuals is most likely to have COPD?

The daughter of an older patient with chronic bronchitis says to the nurse, "I don't understand why my father has not been prescribed antibiotics for his bronchitis. The last time I had bronchitis I got antibiotics." The nurse considers the following when formulating a response:

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which nursing statement would be included in this intervention? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is involved in primary prevention activities related to the promotion of respiratory health. The nurse is involved in which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.)

The most significant etiology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is: