need help with a question...

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Pneumothorax. The absent movement of the chest on the right side is the key that it's a pneumothorax. Otherwise you would think it's a pulmonary embolism.

Um are you trying to get us to do your homework?

Um are you trying to get us to do your homework?

At first I read housework. I need a day off.

What are the conclusions you've come to first dear? Then we'll discuss it..I have to possible conclusions.

Pneumothorax. The absent movement of the chest on the right side is the key that it's a pneumothorax. Otherwise you would think it's a pulmonary embolism.

I dont know how this helped the student.

You don't? The OP asked a specific question and I provided an answer. It's the same thing that would happen if the OP were to ask an instructor this question, or type the question into google. I notice that you often suggest that people seeking information on this site "google it." While that's fine, asking a question on a search engine isn't much different then asking the question here.

It's not like the OP posted a list of homework questions or drug calculations. We don't even know this is a homework question. It could be a question from an online quiz that the OP couldn't figure out, a question from an independent study guide.

If you looked up the OP, you'll see that he/she has been an LPN for 23 years.

You don't? The OP asked a specific question and I provided an answer. It's the same thing that would happen if the OP were to ask an instructor this question, or type the question into google. I notice that you often suggest that people seeking information on this site "google it." While that's fine, asking a question on a search engine isn't much different then asking the question here.

It's not like the OP posted a list of homework questions or drug calculations. We don't even know this is a homework question. It could be a question from an online quiz that the OP couldn't figure out, a question from an independent study guide.

If you looked up the OP, you'll see that he/she has been an LPN for 23 years.

I often say google it? I usually suggest looking through a book but maybe I have suggested that. IDK. Like someone said before, if a student asks a question its good to get an idea what they are thinking. It's part of the critical thinking process. I was LPN while in nursing school as well, just because someone has 23 years experience as a LPN doesn't mean they get a free ticket to an answer. You gave the answer without knowing if it was homework. It is my opinion that it's much more beneficial to help with working through the process than actually giving the answer.Why are you so mad?

I often say google it? I usually suggest looking through a book but maybe I have suggested that. IDK. Like someone said before, if a student asks a question its good to get an idea what they are thinking. It's part of the critical thinking process. I was LPN while in nursing school as well, just because someone has 23 years experience as a LPN doesn't mean they get a free ticket to an answer. You gave the answer without knowing if it was homework. It is my opinion that it's much more beneficial to help with working through the process than actually giving the answer.Why are you so mad?

I'm not mad. Emotions are another thing that can't be infered from a written post. The fact is a lot of the posts on this site can be answered by "look it up." I chose to provide an actual answer. I could see your point if this were a med calculation where the OP would actually need to know how to perform the skill to reach the right answer. However this is a straight knowledge question. I also doubt that the answer to one homework question (if this even is a homework question) is going to mean the OP will be an unqualified nurse or have poor critical thinking skills. Again, feel free to answer the threads any way you please, but I'm going to use my own judgement as well.

I'm not taking sides or looking for an argument. But I wouldn't have answered either. In the dinosaur era, where I come from, we looked things up in encyclopedias. It really does help with comprehension when you have to work for an answer.

:chair:Let me know when I can come out.

Just for the sake of arguing...

OP - was this a homework question?

many of us are dying to know! :)

sandan rnstudent

Honestly, what would you do if a co-worker came up to your during your shift and asked you this question? Would you say "I'm sorry I can't answer that. You need to look it up on your own." (After all, they could be in school! )

I'll repeat once again- if you don't want to answer a question, that's fine. Don't answer it. But other people might have a different perspective on the post and want to answer it.

Since this has nothing to do with the original question, this is the last I will say on the topic. Have a good night, everyone.