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)? 

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

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?

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?