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Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems

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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems

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Question 1 of 5

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

A. Facial pain

B. Vital signs

C. Bone displacement

D. Airway patency

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Question 2 of 5

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. Collect the nasal drainage into a piece of filter paper.

B. Educating the client is blood loss.

C. Perform a test focused on a neurologic examination.

D. Patient is a client, face, face neck.

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse assesses a client who reports waking up, feeling very tired, even after 4 hours of good sleep. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Assess for sleep apnea.

B. Refer to a sleep specialist.

C. Review the client's medication list.

D. Encourage increased sleep duration.

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Question 4 of 5

The client with vocal cord polypusis may aspirate. The nurse should teach the client to tuck in his or her chin during swallowing to prevent aspiration.

A. Tilt the head back as far as possible when swallowing.

B. Tuck the chin down when swallowing.

C. Breathe slowly and deeply while swallowing.

D. Keep the head very still and straight while swallowing.

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Question 5 of 5

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

A. A 26-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant.

B. A 42-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

C. A 50-year-old woman who is 50 pounds overweight.

D. A 73-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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