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A client diagnosed with end stage COPD is prescribed 20 mg prednisone daily. What information should the nurse include in the client education?

Which of the following signs and symptoms might the patient with tuberculosis (TB) exhibit? (Select All That Apply.)

Which oxygen delivery device delivers the most precise concentration of oxygen to patient’s with chronic lung disease?

Which of the following should the nurse ensure for the patient with a chest tube?

A nurse is caring for two clients who are receiving oxygen therapy. One client is using a partial rebreather mask, and the other is using a non-rebreather mask. Which of the following best explains the difference between these two oxygen delivery methods?

A client is being discharged soon on warfarin therapy. What menu selection for dinner indicates that the client needs more education regarding this medication?

An elderly school teacher with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) taking prednisone asks if it is necessary to get the pneumonia vaccine. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of therapy for a client who has received treatment for an asthma attack. Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the therapy has been effective?

A client requiring home oxygen therapy is discharged home. Which of the following would be considered a potential hazard?

A 30-year-old female client complains she is tired of taking the prescribed medications to treat her active tuberculosis (TB). She asks the nurse, “When can I stop taking all this medication and get on with my life?” The nurse’s best response is