During an assessment the nurse becomes concerned about a patient's lung compliance. What factors about the patient's respiratory status causes the nurse to have this concern?
A) patency of the nares
B) flexibility of the rib cage
C) status of a sinus infection
D) elasticity of the lung tissue
E) pulse oximeter reading of 97%
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q32: While preparing a patient for a bronchoscopy,
Q33: The nurse determines that a patient has
Q34: The nurse is instructing a patient on
Q35: The nurse notes that a patient's respiratory
Q36: A patient is scheduled to have a
Q37: The nurse is assessing an older patient's
Q38: A patient has the following pulmonary
Q39: A patient admitted with probable emphysema is
Q41: The nurse is counseling the family of
Q42: During an assessment the nurse learns that
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents