Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Course Point Chapter 19 Exam with Q and A

Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Course Point Chapter 19 Exam with Q and A A nurse is caring for a client with chest trauma. Which nursing diagnosis takes the highest priority? A. Ineffective tissue perfusion (cardiopulmonary) B. Anxiety C. Impaired gas exchange D. Decreased cardiac output ANSWER C. Impaired gas exchange For a client with chest trauma, a diagnosis of Impaired gas exchange takes priority because adequate gas exchange is essential for survival. Although the other nursing diagnoses — Anxiety, Decreased cardiac output, and Ineffective tissue perfusion (cardiopulmonary) — are possible for this client, they are lower priorities than Impaired gas exchange. The nurse is caring for a client who works construction with a focus on restoring and demolishing older buildings and who is diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. The nurse understands that the inflammation in the client's lungs is likely due to which substance? A. asbestos B. pollen C. coal dust D. silica ANSWER A. asbestos