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?

A client presents with weakness, dizziness, irritability, and intestinal cramps. The EKG shows tall, peaked T Waves. Laboratory findings reveal the following: Sodium = 138 mEq/L and potassium = 6.8 mEq/L.  How would the nurse interpret these results?

Certain diuretic medications such as loop diuretics (furosemide/Lasix) can cause what type of electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following interventions would the nurse expect as part of the care plan for a client with bacterial pneumonia?

Which of the following clients is at highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolus?

The nurse recommends a diet to a client who has hypernatremia. Which foods would the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)