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?

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

Which of the following diagnoses would the nurse recognize as a common cause of pulmonary edema?

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.)