An adult client is diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. Which of the following would be expected with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect in a client who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing respiratory failure? 

Diabetic ketoacidosis is an example of which acid-base imbalance? 

Which finding would support a diagnosis of respiratory distress and hypoxemia in an adult patient?

An adult male was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and admitted to the oncology unit. While taking the patient’s health history, the admitting nurse is aware that __________has the greatest impact on the development of lung cancer. 

How should the nurse respond when a patient asks what hypersensitivity is? Hypersensitivity is best defined as: 

In clients with chronic bronchitis, what is the major cause of distal airway obstruction? 

What primarily drives the respiratory effort in a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? 

A client with COPD presents to the emergency department with difficulty breathing. Physical exam reveals bluish skin and mucous membranes. What term would the nurse use to describe this condition?

Which findings are consistent with a serum sodium level of 129 mEq/L?