Exam 30: Nursing Care of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

A patient with strep throat asks the nurse why antibiotics are prescribed.What should the nurse respond to this patient's question?

A patient asks the nurse to explain the difference between the flu and viral rhinitis.What should the nurse include when responding to this question? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who has just had nasal surgery.Which patient statement indicates further teaching is needed?

The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a tonsillectomy.What emergency equipment should the nurse place at the bedside for this patient?

The mother of three school-age children asks the nurse what can be done to prevent the spread of a cold between all of the children at the same time.What should the nurse instruct this mother? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is diagnosed with sinusitis.How should the nurse explain this health problem to the patient?

A patient is being discharged after nasal surgery.Which should be included in the nurse's instructions for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient recovering from a laryngectomy.Which assessment finding should cause the nurse to suggest home care for this patient?

The nurse suspects a patient is developing a complication from the flu.What is the most common complication of this virus?

The nurse is reviewing the medical histories for a group of assigned patients.Which patient is at the greatest risk for cancer of the larynx?

A patient has a prescription for an adrenergic nasal spray to relieve nasal congestion.Which instruction should the nurse provide about this medication?

The nurse is admitting a patient being evaluated for suspected cancer of the larynx.Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

A patient is demonstrating signs of pharyngitis.What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The family of a patient awaiting a laryngectomy asks how the patient will communicate.Which explanation made by the nurse is correct?