Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test
Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test ( 14 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Decreasing respiratory rate: This is not expected; respiratory rate may increase as the body attempts to compensate for reduced oxygenation.
Facial flushing: This is not a common symptom of atelectasis and may indicate other issues such as anxiety or fever.
Dry cough: While a cough may be present, it is more likely to be productive due to retained secretions.
Increasing dyspnea: Atelectasis often leads to decreased lung volume, which can cause increasing dyspnea as the lung tissue collapses.
A. Decreasing respiratory rate: This is not expected; respiratory rate may increase as the body attempts to compensate for reduced oxygenation.
B. Facial flushing: This is not a common symptom of atelectasis and may indicate other issues such as anxiety or fever.
C. Dry cough: While a cough may be present, it is more likely to be productive due to retained secretions.
D. Increasing dyspnea: Atelectasis often leads to decreased lung volume, which can cause increasing dyspnea as the lung tissue collapses.