Exam 30: Nursing Management Lower Respiratory Problems

Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who is receiving rifampin for treatment of tuberculosis?

The nurse is caring for clients with active tuberculosis (TB) who misuse alcohol and/or are homeless. Which of the following interventions by the nurse will be most effective in ensuring adherence with the treatment regimen?

Which of the following actions by the occupational health nurse at a manufacturing plant where there is potential exposure to inhaled dust is most helpful in reducing incidence of lung disease?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a steering wheel injury as a result of an automobile accident. Which of the following findings should be of most concern to the nurse during the initial assessment?

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who has symptoms of a sharp pain "whenever I take a deep breath." Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

After the nurse has received change-of-shift report about the following four clients, which client should be assessed first?

The nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement prior to the procedure?

The health care provider writes a prescription for bacteriological testing for a client who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a client with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) who is receiving nifedipine. Which of the following findings indicate that the treatment is effective?

The nurse notes new onset confusion in an older-adult client in a long-term care facility. The client is normally alert and oriented. In which order should the nurse take the following actions?

The nurse is caring for a client with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) who has been taking a calcium channel blocker with no effect. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect that the client will receive next?

A staff nurse has a tuberculosis (TB) skin test of 16-mm induration. A chest radiograph is negative, and the nurse has no symptoms of TB. Which of the following information should the occupational health nurse provide to the staff nurse?

Which of the following information about a client who has a recent history of

To determine the effectiveness of prescribed therapies for a client with cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure, which of the following assessments should the nurse make?

The nurse is caring for a client with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who is scheduled for a lobectomy. The client tells the nurse, "I would rather have radiation than surgery." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

The health care provider inserts a chest tube in a client with a hemo-pneumothorax. When monitoring the client after the chest tube placement, which of the following findings is of greatest concern?

The nurse observes an unregulated care provider doing all the following activities when caring for a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions should cause the nurse to intervene with the client's care?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a thoracentesis. Which of the following information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

Which of the following information obtained by the nurse about a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and active tuberculosis (TB) disease is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with pneumonia. Which of the following client statements indicate a good understanding of the discharge instructions given by the nurse?