The Nurse Is Assessing Several Patients Who Have Returned from Surgery.Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing several patients who have returned from surgery.Which finding most likely indicates a need for suctioning?

• A)Complaint of pain when breathing
• B)Cough producing thick yellow mucus
• C)Oxygen saturation level of 88%
• D)Drowsiness and respiratory rate of 8

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Definitions:

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, transmitting air in and out of the lungs.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often associated with respiratory illness or asthma.

Pyothorax

The accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity between the lung and the chest wall, often due to infection.

Py/o

A prefix in medical terms indicating the presence of pus.