1) The practical nurse (PN) is assisting in the triage of an unaccompanied,
Question Answered step-by-step 1) The practical nurse (PN) is assisting in the triage of an unaccompanied,unconscious client. Upon inspection the PN identifies paradoxical movement of the anterior lower chest area. The client has a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg, along with a heart rate of 112 beats/minute and oxygen saturation of 91% on room air. Which condition is the client most liekly to have?a) Lung tumor.b) Broken ribs.c) Pneumothorax.d) Pulmonary infiltrates.2). The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with an assessment of a client who has flu-like symptoms. The client’s temperature is 101.6°F (38.7°C). The client reports severe headache, muscle aches and pain, weakness and fatigue, and abdominal pain accompanied with vomiting and diarrhea. The PN notes bleeding from the client’s nose. Which nursing action should be done next?a) Request a prescription for serum lab tests.b) Inquire if the client has traveled within the past 21 days.c) Obtain a stool sample and guaiac for occult blood.d). Take the client’s orthostatic blood pressure.3) The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the assessment of a client with a six-week history of a persistent cough, rusty colored mucus, 10 pound (4.54 kg) weight loss, decreased appetite, and night sweats. Based on the client’s history which nursing action should be done next?a )A prescription by the healthcare provider for chest x-ray and lab work.b) A mask to be placed on the client and the client moved to a private room.c) An assessment of the client’s vital signs to include a pulse oximetry reading.d). Auscultation of the lung fields as the client takes deep and slow breaths. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
