HESI NCLEX RN

HESI NCLEX-RN EXAMINATION RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 1. Fever can cause dehydration because of excessive fluid loss due to ANSWER: Diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increases metabolism and the demand for O2 2. What clients are at risk for pneumonia? ANSWER: - Altered level of consciousness - Depressed or absent gag and cough reflexes - Susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions, including alcoholics, anesthetized individuals - Brain injury - Drug overdose - Stroke victims - Immuno...