The trachea has a ring of cartilage surrounding the circumference, supporting the tissue.

The nursing student is preparing to administer IV push furosemide and wants to ensure they are fully prepared. The student knows that the primary indication for furosemide is , and is the most common adverse effect. 

The lungs are contained within a single pleural cavity.

During resting exhalation, the following muscle is required to contract

Which electrolyte imbalance increases the toxicity of Digoxin?

Reabsorption of fluid in the distal end of the capillaries is caused by capillary hydrostatic pressure being greater than blood colloidal osmotic pressure.

Which medications should the nurse caution the client about taking while receiving an opioid analgesic? 

Respiratory abnormalities aren’t always obvious and take longer to present because the respiratory system has a large . During high intensity exercise in a healthy individual, only about % of the lung capacity is used.

In infiltration of cholesterol in the walls of the arteries is called

Constriction of the bronchi is stimulated by