A Patient Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of Bronchitis,congestive Heart

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of bronchitis,congestive heart failure,and fever.The nurse's assessment finds a temperature of 101° F,peripheral edema,and rhonchi.Which of the following is the best etiology to support the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance?

• A) Peripheral edema
• B) Retained secretions
• C) Bronchitis
• D) Congestive heart failure

Recognize the six principles for effective goal setting.

Analyze the components and implications of the cognitive-affective personality system (CAPS).

Distinguish between reliability and validity in the context of psychological assessment.

Understand the role of self-esteem and neural activation in self-perception processes.

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Definitions:

Smooth

Describes muscle tissue that is not striated, operates involuntarily, and is found in the walls of internal organs.

Golgi Apparatus

A cell organelle involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain, involved in many biological processes.

Lipoproteins

Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids and proteins that transport fats around the body in the blood.