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In the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the initiative to breathe is triggered by:

The nurse assesses a client to the hospital with rib fractures to identify the risk for potential complications. The nurse notes that the client has a history of emphysema. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the patient? Select all that apply.

Which client is at increased risk for developing community-acquired pneumonia?

A client at high risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) is receiving instructions for a 2,000-calorie heart-healthy diet. Which statements are likely to be made by a nurse during the teaching session?

A 20-year-old college student is admitted to the emergency department for evaluation of abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Appendicitis is suspected when physical examination reveals localized pain at McBurney’s point located:

While obtaining a nursing history from a client with inflammatory bowel disease, the nurse recognizes that the client most likely has ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn’s disease when the client reports experiencing:

The nurse is caring for a client one week post-op following a colostomy. Which of the following assessment findings would be a priority for the nurse to report?

A client with asthma asks the nurse about his disease. The nurse explains that the disorder results from a decreased oxygen supply because of:

A client is diagnosed with cholecystitis.  The nurse documents which of the following expected finding?  

A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complains of chest discomfort that feels like heartburn, especially following each meal. After teaching the client to take antacids as prescribed, the nurse suggests that the client lie in which position during sleep?