{"id":130559,"date":"2023-12-18T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T08:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=130559"},"modified":"2023-12-18T08:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T08:00:06","slug":"exam-2-nur2502-nur-2502-new-2023-2024-update-multidimensional-care-iii-mdc-3-exam-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a-rasmussen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/18\/exam-2-nur2502-nur-2502-new-2023-2024-update-multidimensional-care-iii-mdc-3-exam-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a-rasmussen\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam 2: NUR2502\/ NUR 2502 (New 2023\/ 2024 Update) Multidimensional Care III\/ MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Exam 2: NUR2502\/ NUR 2502 (New 2023\/ 2024 Update) Multidimensional Care III\/ MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam 2: NUR2502\/ NUR 2502 (New 2023\/<br>2024 Update) Multidimensional Care III\/<br>MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified<br>Answers| 100% Correct| Grade ARasmussen<br>QUESTION<br>What&#8217;s our biggest concern with head and neck cancer?<br>Answer:<br><em>Airway!<\/em><br>Nursing care: Manage potential airway obstructions due to the presence of edema or a tumor.<br>QUESTION<br>S\/S: <em>Head and Neck Cancer<\/em><br>Answer:<br>\u25aa <em>Weight loss<\/em><br>\u25aa <em>Dysphagia<\/em><br>\u25aa Pain<br>\u25aa Lump in the mouth, throat, or neck<br>\u25aa <em>Oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks<\/em><br>\u25aa Persistent, unexplained oral bleeding<br>\u25aa Numbness of the mouth, lips, or face<br>\u25aa Changes in the fit of dentures<br>\u25aa Persistent unilateral ear pain<br>\u25aa <em>Hoarseness or change in voice quality<\/em><br>\u25aa <em>Persistent or recurrent sore throat<\/em><br>\u25aa <em>SOB<\/em><br>\u25aa <em>oral leukoplakia<\/em><br>\u25aa Color changes in mouth or tongue<br>\u25aa Burning sensation when drinking citrus or hot liquids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QUESTION<br>How do you treat head and neck cancer?<br>Answer:<br><em>Radiation or surgery (laryngectomy), pain management with medications<\/em><br>QUESTION<br>Patient education for radiation<br>Answer:<br>skincare<br>don&#8217;t erase the marks<br>changes in taste<br>voice SHOULD go back to normal if there&#8217;s no surgery<br>Voice will improve 4-6 weeks post therapy &amp; Rest voice during treatment and use alternative<br>communication.<br>QUESTION<br>Nursing Care: <em>Head and Neck Cancer<\/em><br>Answer:<br>\u25aa Manage potential airway obstructions due to the presence of edema or a tumor.<br>\u25aa Aspiration precautions<br>\u25aa Ventilation and oxygenation.<br>\u25aa Monitor arterial blood gases<br>\u25aa Assess respiratory rate and depth<br>\u25aa Monitor pulse oximetry<br>\u25aa Monitor for chemotherapy side effects: N\/V<br><em>If the patient has had radiation<\/em><br>\u25aa Consulting speech therapy to assist the patient with communication.<br>\u25aa Manage sore throat by implementing pain management strategies (gargling with saline, sucking<br>on ice, and use of mouthwash and throat sprays).<br>\u25aa Instruct the patient to refrain from being in the sun and avoid shaving.<br>\u25aa Teach the patient to wear protective clothing and gently clean skin with mild soap daily.<br><em>Post-operative management includes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25aa Maintaining a patent airway by suctioning the patient.<br>\u25aa Monitor patient for complications of surgery such as hemorrhage, airway obstruction, wound<br>breakdown, and possible infection.<br>\u25aa Implement nutritional support to meet the patient&#8217;s needs. A feeding tube is generally inserted<br>at the time of surgery to provide nutritional support since oral intake is not possible.<br>\u25aa Consult speech and language pathologist to assist patient with communication needs.<br><em>Patient and family teaching for diagnosis includes:<\/em><br>\u25aa Education on performing tracheostomy care to include return demonstration.<br>\u25aa Education on the administration of feeding to include return demonstration.<br>\u25aa Education on signs and symptoms of infection (fever, chills, redness, drainage at sites) and<br>when to follow up with the provider.<br>QUESTION<br>Nursing Care: Patient has a tracheostomy tube<br>Answer:<br>communication<br>diet &#8211; PEG tube<br>QUESTION<br>Post-Rhinoplasty patient education<br>Answer:<br>Educate the patient not to cough forcefully or strain for the first few days to prevent possible<br>bleeding.<br>QUESTION<br><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is a condition in which the patient experiences cyclical patterns of breathing<br>disruption for periods of 10 seconds that occurs at least five times in an hour due to upper airway<br>obstruction.<br>\u25aa These periods of apnea decrease gas exchange, which can lead to an acid-base imbalance.<br>\u25aa Patients who suffer from this condition also suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness, inability<br>to concentrate, and irritability.<br>\u25aa The most common cause of the obstruction is the soft palate or tongue.<br>Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/exam-2-nur2502-nur-2502-new-2023-2024-update-multidimensional-care-iii-mdc-3-exam-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a-rasmussen-725x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130560\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client with cystic fibrosis. Which are assessment findings for a client with this disorder?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GERD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steatorrhea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thick, sticky mucus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent upper respiratory infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which intervention promotes comfort and dyspnea management for a client with lung cancer?<br>Provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula or mask<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a major diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?<br>Sweat chloride test<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is assessing a patient who reports being struck in the face and head several times during the assessment. The nurse observed pink-tinged drainage from the client&#8217;s nares. What nursing action provided relevant assessment data?<br>Place a drop of the drainage on filter paper and look for a yellow ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which information is the nurse sure to include<br>Complete antibiotics as prescribed<br>Rest<br>Drink fluids<br>Minimize contact with crowds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client was recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. When the nurse begins taking the client&#8217;s history, the client asks, &#8220;Did you know that I have cancer?&#8221; The appropriate nurse response is<br>Tell me more about your concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A homeless client is being discharged from a long term therapy floor for TB. What referral by the nurse is the most appropriate?<br>Outpatient public health visiting nurses for direct observation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a post-op patient returning to the unit after surgical removal of cancer of the head. Which action should the nurse take initially? SATA<br>Monitor for airway maintenance<br>Ensure adequate gas exchange<br>Assess the client&#8217;s hemodynamic status<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse teaches a client with asthma to monitor for which problem while exercising<br>Wheezing from bronchospasm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is caring for a client one day after receiving radiation therapy for neck cancer. Which finding would the nurse expect after radiation?<br>Hoarse voice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anxiety is common among clients who are diagnosed with COPD. Which of the following interventions can assist in reducing a client&#8217;s anxiety? SATA<br>Written plan for dealing with anxiety<br>Professional counseling<br>Relaxation techniques<br>Plan out periods of rest throughout the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client recently diagnosed with TB. Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? STA<br>I will avoid alcoholic beverages while on this treatment plan<br>I will follow-up with my health care providers regularly<br>I need to adhere to my medication schedule strictly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client arrives in the ED with epistaxis (nosebleed). What is the nurse&#8217;s priority intervention?<br>Position the client upright with the head forward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During an admission, the client tells the nurse that she was recently prescribed a new medication called Montelukast. What is the best response to an understanding of the montelukast?<br>Have you been taking this medication on a scheduled basis?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is it used for?<br>leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs).<br>It works by blocking the action of substances in the body that cause the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A client who has COPD and asthma is receiving oxygen at 2L per minute. A family member tells the nurse &#8220;my mother did not look good so I turned her oxygen up to 7L&#8221;. Which of these nursing actions is best?<br>Decrease oxygen to 2L per minute and assess the client<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client presented to the ED with difficulty breathing. Upon examination the client has pus behind the tonsil and swelling on the right side of her neck. She is diagnosed with a peritonsillar abscess. Which of the following is a treatment priority for this client?<br>Maintain a patent airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is teaching a client about post-rhinoplasty care. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions<br>I will have nasal packing and mustache dressing<br>OR<br>I will not cough forcefully or strain for the first few days to prevent possible bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse knows which of the following is the purpose of montelukast for a client with<br>Blockers leukotriene receptors to decrease inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The change of shift report has just been completed on the med\/surg unit. Which client will the oncoming nurse plan to assess first<br>Client with cystic fibrosis who has an elevated temperature and a newly increased respiratory rate of 38 breaths\/min<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following is a treatment option for this disorder?<br>Chest physiotherapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client presented with signs and symptoms that are often associated with lung cancer. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse expect to observe in this client? SATA<br>Frank hemoptysis<br>Peripheral edema<br>Hoarseness<br>Chest tightness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is providing education to a client who was prescribed a long acting beta agonist medication. Which statement by the client indicated the client understands<br>I will take this medication every morning to help prevent an asthma attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nursing student is teaching a client about their new diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis the student would include which of the following in their teaching<br>Most clients have progressive disease with a life expectancy of less than 5 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with COPD which of the following would be in a treatment priority<br>Impaired gas exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. What is the goal of drug therapy for this client?<br>Reduce the pulmonary pressure to slow cor pulmonale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An 84 year old adult client is diagnosed with rhinosinusitis, the nurse is reviewing the client&#8217;s medication history and it&#8217;s asking about any over the counter medication symptoms the nurse understands that which of the following medications may be inappropriate for a geriatric client<br>Antihistamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is performing medication teaching for a client with chronic airway limitation. What is the correct sequence for administering inhaled medications<br>Bronchodilator should be taken at least five minutes before other inhaled drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse admits a client form the ED with new onset of dyspnea in a productive cough with suspected pneumonia. The client has an O2 saturation of 96 on 2L of O2 nasal cannula and crackled and bilateral lung bases. Oral temperature 98.9, heart rate of 103 bpm, respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute. The provider enters the following orders which will the nurse perform first?<br>Collect sputum sample for culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is caring for a 60 year old female client who presented to the emergency room post motor vehicle accident the client was in unrestrained passenger who hit the windshield and has multiple facial laceration and dyspnea. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?<br>Assess maintain the airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is providing education to a client regarding diagnosis with sleep apnea which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?<br>I should contact the provider if my oxygen level is below 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is caring for a client who recently diagnosed with asthma and is providing education on triggers of asthma. Which of the following can potentially trigger the disease process?<br>Dust pollution, cigarette smoking, exercise, and animal dander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a 60 year old client recently diagnosed with neck cancer which of the following assessment finding is most consistent with this diagnoses?<br>Difficulty swallowing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 47 year old male client presented to the ER with complaints of nasal and facial pain and bloody discharge he states the symptoms started 3 months ago and has gotten worse. He states that it feels like his nose is blocked up all the time based on these symptoms. Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect the provider to use?<br>CT scan of the face<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client with suspected TB is admitted to the hospital along with a private room. Which of the following is appropriate related to isolation precedures?<br>Negative airflow room with specialty fitted respiratory mask<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for several older clients in the hospital that the nurse identifies as high risk for a healthcare associated pneumonia to reduce this risk what activity should the UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel) do?<br>Provide oral care every 4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse is assessing a client admitted with status asthmaticus. Initially the nurse heard wheezing in the lungs but now the lungs sounds are inaudible what is the priority intervention?<br>Activation of the rapid response team to secure an airway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nurse knows that which of the following tests is needed to confirm a TB diagnosis?<br>Sputum culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema, which of the five findings should the nurse expect to assess in the client?<br>Barrel chest, wheezing, tachypnea, distended jugular veins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is teaching a 78 year old client about the importance of pneumonia vaccination. Which statement by the client indicated and understanding of the teaching?<br>I need two different vaccinations to prevent pneumonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client has been taking isoniazid (antibiotic) for TB for 3 weeks what information gathered by the public health nurse needs to be reported to the healthcare provider immediately?<br>Client is drinking 4-6 alcoholic beverages per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client with end stage emphysema which of the following would be in expected finding?<br>CO2 &#8211; 50 mm hg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In planning care for a client with COPD the nurse acknowledges what statement is true regarding nutritional needs?<br>COPD can increase metabolism and the client should consume supplements for additional calories and protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a common problem associated with statistic fibrosis in adults?<br>Osteoporosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client with a recent diagnosis of sinus cancer states that he wants another course of antibiotics because he believes he has another sinus infection. What is the nurse&#8217;s best response?<br>Tell me more about your understanding of sinus cancer symptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statement from a client with seasonal influenza requires additional teaching?<br>I&#8217;m contagious only when symptoms are present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you diagnose sleep apnea?<br>Sleep study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nursing student is teaching a 72 year old patient about the importance of the pneumonia vaccination. Which teaching requires interventions by the nurse? SATA<br>A. You will only need one vaccine called pneumonia<br>B. You will need 2 vaccines to prevent pneumonia<br>C. If you have had a Prevnar vaccine, then you will not need the Pneumovac vaccine<br>D. Since you are over 84 years old, only the flu vaccine is suggested<br>E. You will receive the Prevnar vaccine about a year after Pneumovax vaccine<br>A, C, D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall goal for emphysema and COPD patients<br>Improve gas exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are emphysema and chronic bronchitis reversible?<br>No- permanent damage has been made to the respiratory system.<br>Emphysema &#8211; damage to the alveoli<br>Chronic bronchitis &#8211; damage to the bronchioles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of emphysema\/ COPD? SATA<br>Tripod position<br>Barrel chest<br>Accessory muscle use<br>Clubbing<br>SOB<br>Cyanosis<br>Dyspnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How will emphysema\/COPD patients be feeling? Patient education? SATA<br>Anxious &#8211; we have to decrease their anxiety (can&#8217;t give them sedatives because that will decrease their respirations. We use relaxation techniques, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progressive relaxation, hypnosis, and biofeedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the priority when assessing a person with facial trauma?<br>Gas exchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and Symptoms of airway obstruction<br>Stridor<br>SOB<br>Dyspnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of facial trauma<br>Edema<br>Asymmetry<br>Pain<br>Leakage of spinal fluid through the ears or nose (can be clear to pink-tinged)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of nasal fractures<br>Bruising<br>Pain<br>Nasal deviation\/malignment<br>Crepitus<br>Blood or clear fluid draining from the nose<br>Impaired breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Check for cerebral spinal fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Causes of epistaxis (nosebleed)<br>Trauma<br>Hypertension<br>Leukemia<br>Inflammation<br>Tumor<br>Decreased humidity<br>Nose blowing\/picking<br>Chronic cocaine use<br>Nasal procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis<br>Blue bloaters &#8211; only in the bronchioles<br>Productive cough<br>Dyspnea<br>Tachypnea<br>Cyanosis<br>Use of accessory muscles<br>Pedal edema<br>Weight gain<br>JVD<br>Stridor<br>Fever<br>Rhonchi<br>Wheezing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications of COPD<br>hypoxia<br>respiratory acidosis<br>respiratory infections (increased mucus production, inflammation, bronchospasm)<br>narrowing of the airways<br>heart failure &#8211; cor pulmonale<br>cardiac dysrhythmias<br>respiratory failure<br>decreased quality of life<br>death<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Causes of COPD<br>cigarette smoking or alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency (genetic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T\/F Cystic fibrosis &#8211; chloride utilization deficiency can impact multiple organs<br>TRUE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What precautions are we using for TB? SATA<br>Airborne<br>N95<br>Negative pressure room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications to treat TB<br>antimicrobials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>isoniazid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rifampin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pyrazinamide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ethambutol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*take long term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you diagnose TB?<br>Sputum culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*PPD test is NOT for diagnosing, it does NOT mean active exposure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do antimicrobials do to the body? What is the patient education? SATA<br>Hepatotoxic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No alcohol<br>No drugs<br>Eat a diet with quality protein, iron, vitamins A, B, C, and E and abundant fresh produce<br>No other use of hepatotoxic medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is a chronic intermittent airway obstruction caused by inflammation of the airway tissue that results in &#8220;bronchoconstriction&#8221;<br>Asthma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>status asthmaticus<br>a prolonged, extremely severe, life-threatening asthma attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient comes in with asthma; you listen to their lungs and they have lung sounds; then you lose lung sounds. What does this mean? What do we do next?<br>Complete airway obstruction<br>Intubation\/Tracheostomy &#8211; KEEP AIRWAY OPEN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you take asthma medications? SATA<br>5 minutes apart<br>Albuterol (bronchodilator) first<br>Rinse mouth after fluticasone (avoids thrush)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications to treat asthma. SATA<br>Bronchodilators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beta2 agonist (SABA) &#8211; albuterol, levalbuterol, terbutaline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Corticosteroids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluticasone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budesonide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mometasone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Leukotriene Modifiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montelukast\/Singular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recurrent\/persistent wheezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent pancreatitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large bulky foul-smelling stools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt loss syndromes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respiratory infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dyspnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tachypnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thick mucus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distended abdomen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crackles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clubbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased pulmonary function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects of long-term steroid use<br>Osteoporosis<br>Decreased immunity<br>Buffalo hump<br>Thin skin<br>Weight gain<br>Hyperglycemia<br>Peptic ulcer disease<br>Increased potential for infection<br>Adrenal insufficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis<br>-chest PT, postural drainage<br>-O2 therapy<br>-lots of fluid intake (don&#8217;t give if they have CHF)<br>-nutrition management: high calorie\/ fat diet<br>-transplat (lung, double lung, heart\/lung)<br>-positive expiratory pressure<br>-medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is a common restrictive lung disease that is prevalent in the older adult. The onset is generally slow and results from loss of cellular regulation, which leads to prolonged inflammation of the lung tissue, causing scarring and fibrosis.<br>Pulmonary fibrosis<br>*Honeycomb lung<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer. SATA<br>Weight loss<br>dysphagia<br>pain<br>lump in the mouth, throat, or neck<br>oral lesions that do not heal in 2 weeks<br>persistent, unexplained oral bleeding<br>numbness of the mouth, lips, or face<br>changes in the fit of dentures<br>persistent unilateral ear pain<br>hoarseness<br>persistent sore throat<br>SOB<br>color changes<br>burning sensation when drinking citrus or hot liquids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you treat head and neck cancer?<br>radiation or surgery (laryngectomy)<br>pain management with medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing care: Patient has a tracheostomy tube<br>communication<br>diet &#8211; PEG tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>post rhinoplasty patient education<br>educate the patient not to cough forcefully or strain for the first few days to prevent possible bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> is a condition in which the patient experiences cyclical patterns of breathing disruption for periods of 10 seconds that occurs at least 5 times in an hour due to upper airway obstruction.<br>Sleep apnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who is at risk for sleep apnea?<br>obesity<br>large uvula<br>short neck<br>smoking<br>enlarged tonsils or adenoids<br>oropharyngeal edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>treatment of sleep apnea<br>CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)<br>Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV)<br>BiPAP<br>APAP<br>Adenoidectomy<br>uvulectomy<br>UPP<br>tracheostomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If sleep apnea is untreated, it can lead to <strong>__<\/strong>.<br>Hypoxia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CVA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>treatment for pneumonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antibiotics, Oxygen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentive Spirometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Mobilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airway Clearance &amp; Breathing Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Delegation of Duties<br>Unable to delegate EAT:<br>Evaluate<br>Assess<br>Teach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the overall goal for a patient with pulmonary hypertension?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dilate vessels. keeps them patent. allows for proper perfusion and no clot formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medications:<br>calcium channel blockers<br>endothelin-receptor agonist<br>natural and synthetic prostacyclin agents<br>guanylate cyclase stimulators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of lung cancer. 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