The Patient with Long-Term Emphysema Is Admitted with a Secondary

question 28

Multiple Choice

The patient with long-term emphysema is admitted with a secondary diagnosis of cor pulmonale.What should the nurse anticipate?

• A) The patient will present with edema of the lower extremities and extended neck veins due to hypertension of the pulmonary circulation.
• B) The patient will present with a dry hacking cough and chest pain due to constriction of the pulmonary vein.
• C) The patient will present with hypertension and a headache related to pulmonary hypertension.
• D) The patient will present with unlabored respiration and cyanosis around the mouth.

Grasp the concepts of task specialization and its applicability across various industries.

Know how to conduct an interview for data collection and understand the importance of a structured checklist in job analysis.

Understand the challenges and disadvantages of direct observation as a job analysis method.

Acquire knowledge about sources of job and performance-related information, both human and nonhuman.

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