While Reviewing the Reports About a New Client, the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the reports about a new client, the nurse learns there has been an abnormal collection of fluid within the pleural cavity. The nurse plans client care involving which treatment modality?

• A)Administering mucolytic agents and bronchodilators
• B)Monitoring a thoracotomy and a chest tube placement
• C)Administering corticosteroid treatment
• D)Teaching the client about orthopedic bracing

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Definitions:

Serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that influences various bodily functions, including mood regulation, appetite, and sleep.

Middle Frontal Gyrus

This part of the brain is involved in various functions, including attention, memory, and controlling movement.

Openness

A trait that reflects a person's willingness to consider new ideas and experiences.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland, often released in response to stress.