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Photoreceptors generate graded potentials that vary with respect to incremental changes in stimulus intensity.

Olfactory neurons originating from the olfactory bulb project directly to:

After a right lower lobectomy the client has a chest tube in place.  The nurse formulates a care plan with a primary nursing diagnosis of “Impaired gas exchange related to lung surgery”.  Which expected outcome is appropriate for this diagnosis?

Most of the eye’s refractive power is accomplished by what structure?

An infant is hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis.  The priority nursing diagnosis is:

Ticarcillin disodium (Timentin) 4g IV every 6 hours is prescribed for a cystic fibrosis client with a respiratory infection.  The client is 80 pounds.  The recommended dosage from the package insert for a respiratory tract infection is 200-300 mg/kg/day.  Is the dosage order safe for the client?

The RN supervises an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is providing care for a client with a large pleural effusion.  The RN should intervene if which action by the UAP is observed?

A client develops extreme respiratory distress and the provider identifies a tension pneumothorax.  The nurse prepares to assist with which urgent procedure?

The nurse is teaching the client the appropriate way to use a steroid metered-dose inhaler (MDI).  Which action indicates the client needs additional teaching?

While caring for a client with a diagnosis of acute respiratory distress, the health care provider instructs the client on positioning that will assist their ability to breathe when experiencing dyspnea.  Which of the following positions will the health care provider instruct the client about?