ATI - Medical-Surgical: Respiratory questions with correct answers

side effect of cisplatin (treat multiple cancer) IV - Answer Tinnitus R: SE is ototoxicity COPD w/ pneumonia - Answer Respiratory acidosis R: common complication of COPD. this occurs because clients who have COPD are unable to exhale CO2 due to a loss of elastic recoil in the lungs preparing to get blood for ABGs - Answer Perform Allen's test R: the nurse should ensure that circulation to the hand is adequate from the ulnar a. in case the radial injury is injured from the blood draw. the most common site for withdrawal of ABGs is radial a. pursed lip breathing - Answer promotes carbon dioxide elimination R: patieint with COPD w/emphysema shoudl use pursed-lip breathing when experiencing dyspnea preparing client for thoracentesis - Answer sitting while leaning forward over the bedside table