Exam 29: Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems

While assessing a client who has facial trauma,the nurse auscultates stridor.The client is anxious and restless.Which action should the nurse take first?

After teaching a client who is prescribed "voice rest" therapy for vocal cord polyps,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement indicates the client needs further teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has suffered a nasal fracture.Which assessment should the nurse perform first?

A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit.Which client is at greatest risk for development of obstructive sleep apnea?

A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing epistaxis.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse cares for a client who had a partial laryngectomy 10 days ago.The client states that all food tastes bland.How should the nurse respond?

A nurse assesses a client who has a nasal fracture.The client reports constant nasal drainage,a headache,and difficulty with vision.Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse teaches a client who is being discharged after a fixed centric occlusion for a mandibular fracture.Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client who has facial trauma.Which assessment findings require immediate intervention? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a client who has packing inserted for posterior nasal bleeding.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse assesses a client who has developed epistaxis.Which conditions in the client's history should the nurse identify as potential contributors to this problem? (Select all that apply.)

A registered nurse (RN)cares for clients on a surgical unit.Which clients should the RN delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep apnea and is prescribed modafinil (Provigil).The client asks,"How will this medication help me?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse assesses a client who is 6 hours post-surgery for a nasal fracture and has nasal packing in place.Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a client after radiation therapy for lung cancer.The client reports a sore throat.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse assesses a client who reports waking up feeling very tired,even after 8 hours of good sleep.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse cares for a client who is scheduled for a total laryngectomy.Which action should the nurse take prior to surgery?

A nurse teaches a client to use a room humidifier after a laryngectomy.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

A nurse teaches a client who has open vocal cord paralysis.Which technique should the nurse teach the client to prevent aspiration?

A nurse is assessing clients on a rehabilitation unit.Which clients are at greatest risk for asphyxiation related to inspissated oral and nasopharyngeal secretions? (Select all that apply.)