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The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy.  What nursing care is included with a tracheostomy: (Select all that apply).  Directions: See the list of nursing interventions below and select the most appropriate nursing interventions.  1. Suctioning Secretions 2. Changing the neck ties 3. Cleaning around the stoma 4. Changing the whole tracheostomy tube as needed 5. Changing the inner cannula per protocol 

The client is post-op day 2 complaining of shortness of breath, hemoptysis, and chest pain upon inspiration.  What is the best action needed by the nurse?

A client was involved in a motor vehicle accident and develops a pneumothorax. Which findings will the nurse assess?

The nurse is performing an assessment of a client who smokes and is being admitted on the day of surgery.  Which assessment data is priority for the nurse to report to the anesthesia care provider?

A nurse assesses a client with new-onset dyspnea and a productive cough with yellow-green sputum.  Which diagnostic study would the nurse expect commonly ordered for this client’s condition?

Your professor’s email address is [first]@[second].

There are 5 exams throughout the entire semester including the final exam.

A client is admitted to the floor with anxiety and hyperventilation. What would the nurse expect the next blood gas to show with the client’s signs and symptoms?

Weekly discussions are graded and active participation is expected.

Within how many hours should you expect to hear back from your instructor after you email her?