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Chapter 27: Lower Respiratory Problems Harding: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding by the nurse most specifically indicates that a patient is n... ot able to effectively clear the airway? 2. The nurse assesses the chest of a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse expect? 3. A patient with bacterial pneumonia has coarse crackles and thick sputum. Which action should the nurse plan to promote airway clearance? D 4. The nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient who was hospitalized for pneumonia. Which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of the instructions? 5. Which action should the nurse plan to prevent aspiration in a high-risk patient? 6. A patient with right lower-lobe pneumonia has been treated with IV antibiotics for 3 days. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates that the treatment is effective? 7. The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which action should the nurse take? 8. A patient is hospitalized with active tuberculosis (TB). Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that prescribed airborne precautions are likely to be discontinued? 9. The nurse teaches a patient about the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that teaching was effective? 10. A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which response by the nurse reflects accurate knowledge about the medication and the patient’s illness? 11. An older adult is receiving standard multidrug therapy for tuberculosis (TB). Which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider? 12. A patient diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) is homeless and has a history of chronic alcohol use. Which intervention by the nurse will be most effective in ensuring adherence with the treatment regimen? situation. [Show More]

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