When a Patient Has a Valvular Pneumothorax Due to a Sucking

question 30

True/False

When a patient has a valvular pneumothorax due to a sucking chest wound, the intrapleural pressure on the affected side increases during exhalation.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychiatric patients, including those with impaired communication.

Implement appropriate nursing interventions for patients with suicidal ideation.

Apply nursing process phases appropriately in psychiatric nursing practice.

Understand the importance of cultural competency in healthcare and how cultural misunderstandings can affect patient care.

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Definitions:

HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among three endocrine glands that control reactions to stress and regulate many body processes.

Stressors

External pressures or events that cause stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope and potentially affecting their mental and physical health.

Sensory and Motor Nerves

Nerves that are responsible for transmitting sensory information to the brain and spinal cord, and for conveying motor commands to muscles.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.