I was having this discussion with a friend, but we later agree to to these. Hope this will benefit all nurses student still in school or awaiting to take NCLEX. Is more or less like a study :rckn:group. If you think you have any question you can thread and pple will respond with answer. Just thread in question with no answer to see what you have learn so far.
Absence of bubbling in the water seal compartment indicate what?:thnkg:
re: study group question.........................do you think you know it?which pt will have decrease in frequency and severity and increase in use of antibiotics
1- bronchitis pt
2- copd pt
3- bronchiectasis pt
4- emphysema pt
a pt c/o pain @ the chest tube site. the nurse will take what action
re: study group question.........................do you think you know it?which pt will have decrease in frequency and severity and increase in use of antibiotics
1- bronchitis pt - inflammation not an infection
2- copd pt
3- bronchiectasis pt
4- emphysema pt option 2 and 4 are under umbrella of copd cause of asthma and emhysema
a pt c/o pain @ the chest tube site. the nurse will take what action
1- call hcp
2- check tube for patency in other to check for patency may the tubing draining / is clogged and it will never cause pain.
3- check tube for kinks
4- administer demerol 100mg a.o - :up:it's normal to have pain following chest tube due to irritation and demerol can be given to alleviate the pain.
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re: study group question.........................do you think you know it?what wil be a primary nsg intervention for a pt with bronchietasis
1- alternating period of rest with activity
2- frequent oral hygiene
3- respiratory isolation
4- frequent assessmt of v/s
a pt has a bronchogram procedure. in order to determine when to offer fluid to the pt, the note will
1- v/s are stable
2- pt expectorate all dye use during the procedure
3- gas reflex return
4- information abt the pt diet
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