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A 12-year-old boy suffers an enlarging neurogenic tumor in the right posterior mediastinum, as shown in the given lateral view radiograph. This growth causes multiple lesions of the right thoracic sympathetic trunk below the T5 chain ganglion. Which of the following functions is most likely compromised?

Write down the the structure pointed by the arrow.  ( correct spelling please !!!)

Strategies to reduce auto-PEEP in mechanically ventilated patients with obstructive lung disease include which of the following?1. Use high inspiratory flows (60 to 100 L/min).2. Apply extrinsic PEEP.3. Use high VT values of 8-10 mL/kg4. Use high respiratory rates (>25/min).

The respiratory therapist review the ventilator flow sheet for a post-op patient. The vent settings have not changed during the past 24 hours. The peak and plateau pressure were recorded as follows: Time:                                            0700am        0900am         1100am Peak Pressure:                                 24                   28                    34 Plateau Pressure:                             20                   24                    30   What is the problem?

The nurse is caring for an individual with nephrotic syndrome. When reviewing the client’s daily laboratory results, the nurse should be concerned by an elevation in which values?

What is the primary purpose of Automatic Tube Compensation (ATC) in mechanical ventilation?  

A patient is on mechanical ventilation with a tidal volume (VT) of 550 mL, a peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) of 25 cmH₂O, plateau pressure of 20 cmH₂O, a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 cmH₂O, and a FiO2 of 50%. What is the dynamic compliance of the patient’s lungs?

The nurse is teaching nutrition guidelines to a client newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. What recommendations should the nurse give the clients to eat a healthier diet?

The nurse is conducting nutrition teaching with a client who just passed a kidney stone. The client asks what can be done to decrease the risk for developing more kidney stones. What advice should the nurse include in teaching?

The nurse is reviewing the dietary habits of a healthy 55-year-old female client when the client asks, “How much fiber should I consume each day?” What amount should the nurse recommend as the minimum?