Nurse Andrew is reading the patient histories for four new cases. Match each patient's symptoms to the most likely upper respiratory disorder they are experiencing.

James, 32: Fever, chills, and sore throat along with nasal congestion

Emily, 46: Pain over the cheeks and forehead, especially when palpated

Oliver, 19: Nasal itchiness, watery eyes, and constant sneezing

Sophia, 25: Yellowish-green nasal discharge, headache, and malaise

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A,B,C,D

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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Assessing the client's airway protection is essential, as vocal cord paralysis can impair swallowing and increase the risk of aspiration.

B. He does not need a tracheostomy or stoma care unless he has severe respiratory distress or obstruction.
C. A Teflon injection into the vocal cords is a surgical procedure that can improve the voice quality of some patients with vocal cord paralysis, but it is not a nursing intervention and it has potential complications, such as granuloma formation and migration of the material.
D. Monitoring for signs of hypothyroidism is important since Tom is taking levothyroxine, a medication used to treat hypothyroidism.
E. Suggesting speech therapy consultation is appropriate to help Tom manage any speech difficulties resulting from vocal cord paralysis.

A. Normal renal function B. Diabetes insipidus C. Acute kidney injury D. Urinary tract infection

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A urine output of 300 ml/hr and low specific gravity are not indicative of normal renal function.
B. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by excessive urine output (polyuria) with low urine specific gravity.
C. Acute kidney injury would typically present with oliguria (decreased urine output) or anuria (absence of urine output).
D. Urinary tract infection would typically present with other signs such as dysuria, urgency, and possibly fever, but not necessarily altered urine output and specific gravity.

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Nurse Andrew is reading the patient histories for four new cases. Match each patient's symptoms to the most likely upper respiratory disorder they are experiencing.

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Tom, a 34-year-old man with a history of vocal cord paralysis post-thyroidectomy, comes to your clinic. He is currently taking levothyroxine. Which of the following nursing - interventions are appropriate for Tom? Select all that apply

Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]

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