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C. Emphysema D. Chronic bronchitis Q28. The morning weight for a client with emphysema indicates that the client has gained 5 pounds in less than a week even though his oral intake has been modest. The client's weight gain may reflect which of the following? A. Polycythemia B. Cor pulmonale C. Left ventricular failure D. Compensated acidosis 029. A client with an asthma exacerbation has been using her albuterol rescue inhaler 10-12 times a day because she cannot take a full breath. What possible side effects of albuterol does the nurse anticipate the client will report? A. Constipation B. Excessive sleepiness C. Tremor D. Hives with pruritus 30. The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period. The priority of care would include interventions to prevent: A. Hypocapnia B. Hypoventilation C. Early mobilization D. Cough Q31. A client has a respiratory rate of 4 breaths/minute. The most important assessment for the nurse to obtain would be? A. Alertness and oxygen saturation B. Arterial blood gas (ABG) and reflexes C. Heart sounds and pulse oximetry D. Breath sounds and pulse oximetry

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Q28. The morning weight for a client with emphysema indicates that the client has gained 5 pounds in less than a week even though his oral intake has been modest. The client's weight gain may reflect which of the following? A. Polycythemia Cor pulmonale Left ventriclar failure causes fluid accumulation, which results C Left ventricular failure in weight gain. D. Compensated acidosis 029. A client with an asthma exacerbation has been using her albuterol rescue inhaler 10-12 times a day because she cannot take a full breath. What possible side effects of albuterol does the nurse anticipate the client will report? A. Constipation leepiness © Tremor D. Hives with pruritus Tremors are the common side effects of beta-2 receptor agonists (salbutamol. albuterol)