The nurse is providing care to a patient with a differential diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning. Which assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
1. cherry-red mucous membranes
2. circumoral pallor
3. diarrhea
4. nausea
5. dizziness
Question 2A 20-year-old patient who is asking questions about smoking cessation tells the nurse about an upcoming class on scuba diving. The nurse recognizes that this patient might be at risk for developing what health problem?
1. pleural effusion
2. pleurisy
3. pneumothorax
4. hemothorax
Question 3During the assessment of a patient's respiratory status, the nurse notes paradoxical lung movements. This finding is consistent with what health problem?
1. flail chest
2. pleurisy
3. pneumothorax
4. pneumonia
Question 4A patient is diagnosed with pleurisy. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to alleviate the associated chest pain from this disorder?
1. instructing the patient to take the prescribed analgesic only when the pain is severe
2. teaching the patient how to splint the affected area when coughing
3. advising the patient to maintain bed rest
4. warning the patient to expect a fever to develop
Question 5The nurse observes air bubbles in a patient's chest tube water seal chamber. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
1. normal
2. an emergency
3. an indication that the pneumothorax is worsening
4. an indication to remove the chest tube
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