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Activities, such as walking, will have which benefit for the patient with emphysema?

The patient has advanced emphysema and reports experiencing dyspnea and fatigue. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for the patient who is having difficulty with activity tolerance?

Review the following ABG values and determine which state the patient is in.  pH: 7.38 PaCO2: 40 mmHg HCO3: 20 mEq/L

The patient has advanced emphysema and reports experiencing dyspnea and fatigue. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for the patient who is having difficulty with activity tolerance?

Which event happens when there is a decrease in the oxygen level in the blood?

A problem for the patient with a new laryngectomy would be feelings of isolation due to being unable to communicate verbally. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

Review the following ABG values and determine which state the patient is in.  pH: 7.38 PaCO2: 40 mmHg HCO3: 20 mEq/L

A patient, age 69, has emphysema. On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of a “barrel chest.” Which pathology causes this to occur?

Identify the purpose of chest drainage. (Select all that apply.)

Review the following ABG values and determine which state the patient is in.  pH: 7.39 PaCO2: 50 mmHg HCO3: 24 mEq/L