The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client in the ambulato…

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client in the ambulatory care clinic.History and Physical    Nurses’ Notes    Orders    Laboratory Results1215: Client reports hoarseness and an unproductive cough for over a month. History of hypertension, sleep apnea, chronic back pain, and a 30-pack-year history of cigarette smoking. Auscultated lung sounds are clear throughout. VS: 98.4°F (36.6°C); HR 96 beats/min; RR 16 breaths/min; BP 132/82 mm Hg; SpO2 97% on RA. Denies pain. Height: 5’10” (177.8 cm); weight: 165 lb (75 kg). Based on the client’s health history, select 2 client conditions that are the most consistent with current client findings.

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who was diagnos…

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and is recovering from a transoral cordectomy procedure. The client also had a tracheostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placed.Determine whether the following potential nursing actions are indicated or not indicated for the client at this time. a. Administer 1 mg of morphine through the PEG tube.  [choicea]      b. Assess the site for tracheostomy tube patency. [choiceb] c. Suction the tracheostomy tube for secretions.   [choicec] d. Ensure the tracheal tube cuff pressure is 25 to 30 mm Hg. [choiced]      e. Inspect the surgical site for suture dehiscence. [choicee] f. Add water to the humidification unit. [choicef]

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who is diagnose…

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who is diagnosed with laryngeal cancer based on tissue biopsy during a bronchoscopy. The client is scheduled for a transoral cordectomy and tracheostomy.Complete the following sentence by selecting from the list of word choices below.After the procedure, the nurse will prioritize the client’s needs for [wordchoicea] and [wordchoiceb] to prevent complications from surgery. Word ChoicesPain controlVentilatory supportFluid restrictionsTherapeutic communicationAnti-inflammatory therapyAirway management

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who was diagnos…

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer 6 months ago, successfully completed treatment, and no longer needs a tracheostomy. The otolaryngologist removed the tracheostomy tube and sutured the opening closed earlier this morning. After providing health teaching, the nurse evaluates the client’s understanding.Which of the following client statements indicate the nurse’s health teaching was effective? Select all that apply.