31. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the _______________ respiratory tract caused by ________________ airway resistance of air flow to lung tissues.

Question Answered step-by-step 31. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of… 31. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the _______________ respiratory tract caused by ________________ airway resistance of air flow to lung tissues.A. upper; increasedB. upper; decreasedC. lower; increasedD. lower; decreased 32. The client is being treated with Repository corticotropin (H.P. Acthar Gel) and thiazide diuretics. The highest priority nursing intervention based on this drug interaction is to monitor serum ________ level.A. calciumB. potassiumC. sodiumD. magnesium 33. A client is ordered to receive Prazosin HCI (Minipress). Which elements should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)1. Tell the client to eat a high-sodium diet.2. Tell the client to decrease aerobic exercise.3. Warn the client to rise slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension.4. Discuss the potential side effects of the medication.5. Tell the client to stop the medication if their blood pressure is within normal limits.A. 2, 5B. 1, 4C. 3, 4D. 1, 3 34. A client is receiving Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol levels. Which signs or symptoms should the client report to their healthcare provider immediately?A. Flushing of the skin B. ConstipationC. Gastrointestinal upsetD. Muscle aches or weakness 35.  The client is being treated with senna (Senokot) granules for constipation for the past 8 months. The nurse anticipates that which of the patient’s laboratory values will be affected?A. ElectrolytesB. ANP & BNPC. BUN and HGBD. PT & APTT Health Science Science Nursing NURSING PHM285 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)