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Question 1 of 5

A patient who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath and chronic hypoxemia (SaO2 levels of 89% to 90%). In planning for discharge, which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving compliance with discharge teaching?

A. "I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days."Ã‚Â

B. "I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days."Ã‚Â

C. "I've been taking Tylenol 650 mg every 6 hours for chest wall pain."Ã‚Â

D. "I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days."Ã‚Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "I've been taking Tylenol 650 mg every 6 hours for chest wall pain."Ã‚Â

Question 2 of 5

How much oxygen is present in the atmosphere?

A. 21%

B. 1%

C. 71%

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 21%

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is NOT an enzyme secreted by the small intestine?

A. Sucrase

B. Enterokinase

C. Amylase

D. Enterokinase

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Amylase

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with a chest tube. Which observation requires immediate action?

A. Drainage of 75 mL in the past hour.

B. Absence of bubbling in the water seal chamber.

C. Disconnection of the chest tube from the drainage system.

D. Fluctuation in the water seal chamber with respiration.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Disconnection of the chest tube from the drainage system.

Question 5 of 5

A chest tube connected to a PleuraVac is noted to be bubbling in the underwater seal. Which of the following could cause the bubbling?

A. The chest tube is kinked

B. The patient is breathing spontaneously

C. The chest tube has migrated out the patient's chest

D. The suction regular is set too high

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The chest tube has migrated out the patient's chest

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