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White blood cell count
Amount and color of sinus drainage
Capillary refill
Pain level on a 0 to 10 scale
When evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions for sinusitis pain, which data does the nurse collect?
They depress the respiratory rate and cough reflex.
They increase respiratory tract secretions.
They have a tendency to cause stomal edema.
They can cause addiction.
Why are narcotics given in lower doses for pain to the patient who has had a laryngectomy?
Anemia and fatigue
Crackles and stridor
A noticeable lump in the neck
Dysphagia and hoarseness
Which of the following are early symptoms of laryngeal cancer?
Facial tenderness
Chest pain
Photophobia
Ear drainage
A patient visits a nurse practitioner after having a cold for a week. The patient is now experiencing a severe headache and fever. The nurse practitioner diagnoses a sinus infection. Which of the following additional symptoms is the patient likely to exhibit?
Coughing and deep breathing
Sinus irrigation
Hot moist packs
Room humidifier
Percussion and postural drainage
Semi-Fowler position
Which of the following recommendations can the nurse make to increase comfort for a patient experiencing sinusitis? Select all that apply.
Assist with ambulation.
Set up a visit from a well-adjusted patient who has had a laryngectomy.
Maintain a patent airway.
Control postoperative pain.
Place in correct order of priority the following four nursing actions for patient who has just had a laryngectomy.
Never suction your tracheostomy. You might damage your trachea.
You should not feel bad about the tracheostomy you should feel lucky to be alive.
Be sure to protect your tracheostomy from pollutant such as powders or hair.
Your tracheostomy will be cleaned each time you visit your doctor.
The nurse teaches a patient how to live with a new tracheostomy. Which of the following instructions is appropriate?