1.
A client presents to the clinic with a report of itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Which diagnosis should the nurse anticipate the provider will make for this client?
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Laryngitis
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Rhinitis
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Asthma
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Bronchitis
2.
What assessment finding would the nurse anticipate in the client with a diagnosis of asthma?
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Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
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Itchy, watery eyes
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Clear breath sounds
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Cyanosis of the nail beds
3.
A 60-year-old client with a 35-year history of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day reports a chronic cough and thick sputum. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse suspects the client has which condition?
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Emphysema
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Asthma
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Sinusitis
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Chronic bronchitis
4.
Which instruction should the nurse give to a client with allergic rhinitis to decrease symptoms?
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“Keep a log of when symptoms occur so that triggers can be identified.”
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“Call your provider for antibiotics when symptoms occur.”
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“A nasal decongestant will not work for this condition.”
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“Stay away from people with bacterial respiratory infections.”
5.
The nurse is teaching a client with a respiratory disorder that they may have no symptoms initially but will gradually experience shortness of breath with normal day-to-day activities. Which condition is the nurse describing?
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Bronchitis
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Pharyngitis
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Sinusitis
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Emphysema
6.
When providing discharge instructions to a client with COPD, which information should the nurse include?
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“You may be more susceptible to infections.”
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“Your disease will be cured with the use of medications.”
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“You will need less oxygen over time.”
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“You should not exercise because it will aggravate your condition.”
7.
The nurse is caring for a client with emphysema. Which assessment allows the nurse to monitor the amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin?
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Respiratory rate
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Oxygen saturation
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Hemoglobin level
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Breath sounds
8.
A client at a health fair asks the nurse how they can reduce their risk of COPD. What lifestyle change can the nurse recommend?
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Quit smoking
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Reduce physical activity
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Avoid vaccines
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Decrease fluid intake
9.
A client has been diagnosed with COPD and asks why they should quit smoking because the damage has already been done. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
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“You are right. Quitting now will not do anything to help you.”
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“Smoking cessation can prevent further damage and may help heal some lung tissue.”
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“You cannot take some of your medications while smoking.”
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“Quitting smoking will cure the disease.”
10.
A client with sinusitis reports facial discomfort and pressure. What can the nurse recommend to the client to help reduce these symptoms?
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Pneumococcal vaccination
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Cough drops
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Pain reducers
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Bronchodilators