CASE STUDY Questions 19-24 Prior information: The client has…

CASE STUDY Questions 19-24 Prior information: The client has been admitted with exacerbation left-sided heart failure. The following assessment was performed by the emergency room nurse. Past Medical/Surgical History: type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, and left toe amputation Current Medications: Digoxin, Furosemide, Metformin Allergies: Penicillin Current Vital Signs: B/P 134/82 mmHg, Pulse 126, Respirations 26 and labored, Temp 37.2 C (98.9 F), SPO2 91% on room air Admission Weight: 253 pounds QUESTION 22: The client has been given the nursing priority of impaired gas exchange. Which of the following nursing interventions should be done to help the client achieve the goal of improved oxygenation?

Evaluate the following results.  Did this patient improve af…

Evaluate the following results.  Did this patient improve after bronchodilator? PREBRONCHODILATOR POSTBRONCHODILATOR PREDICTED OBSERVED %PREDICTED OBSERVED %PREDICTED FVC (L) 4.45 3.86 87 4.39 99 FEV1 (L) 3.29 2.80 85 3.38 101 FEV1/FVC% 73 77 MVV (L/MIN) 126 107 85 144 114 FEF25-75 3.6 2.4 67 3.5 98

A decrease in DLCO is associated with which of the following…

A decrease in DLCO is associated with which of the following?             I.          Restrictive Diseases- atelectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary edema              II.        Obstructive Diseases- Asthma, chronic bronchitis             III.       Emphysema             IV.       Pharyngitis