I need help with a respiratory question: In patients with chronic respiratory disease, what does pedal edema indicate?
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In patients with chronic respiratory disease, what does pedal edema indicate?
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- Question 39 A 3-month-old child/infant has been admitted to the emergency department with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). On assessment, you notice they have nasal congestion, mild intercostal retractions and crackles throughout both lungs. Their respiratory rate is 68 breaths per minute and oxygen saturation is 91% on 2L oxygen via nasal prongs. What intervention would be most appropriate? Question 39 options: Initiate cool mist therapy Continue with regular clinical assessment and supportive care Administer a PRN order for an inhaled bronchodilator Administer a PRN order for a nebulized epinephrineCan someone please help meA patient admitted to an acute care facility with pneumonia is receiving supplemental oxygen, 2 L/ minute via nasal prongs. The patient’s history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), because of these history findings ,the Nurse closely monitors the oxygen flow and the patient's respiratory status Explain the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Which complication may arise if the patient receives a high oxygen concentration? List two (2) nursing Interventions with rationales for this patient mark for each nursing intervention 2 marks for each rationale
- Question 89 The nurse is assessing a client with asthma who has recorded daily peak flows that are 85% of their baseline. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Question 89 options: Administer a bronchodilator and recheck the peak flow Instruct the client to continue to use their current medications Evaluate whether the peak flow meter is being used correctly Teach the client how to use oral corticosteroidsPlease read the prompt and answer sub-questions 1, 2, and 3A client is prescribed and receiving hydromorphone. Upon assessment the client's respiratory rate is 11 breaths per minutes. What is the most appropriate next action by the nurse? A. Administer the hydromorphone as scheduled B. Apply oxygen before hydromorphone administration C. Hold the hydromorphone and contact the prescriber D. Discontinue the hydromorphone
- Question 48 A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to conduct their respiratory assessment? Question 48 options: Place the diaphragm of the stethoscope in the upper half of the right axilla Count respirations by observation for 30 seconds Ensure the baby is awake Conduct the respiratory assessment after taking other vital signspediatric, please fill the report For any case that has been studied of any child with bronchitis, you can write a case of just as an example. The important thing is to fill the report with what makes sense.Write a short note on Chronic asthma management. Please write at your own words.