Characteristics associated with chronic bronchitis

Characteristics associated with chronic bronchitis

· Question 4

 

A 47 year old male patient   presents to the clinic with a single episode of a moderate amount of bright   red rectal bleeding. On examination, external hemorrhoids are noted. How   should the nurse practitioner proceed?

 

Instruct the patient on     measures to prevent hemorrhoids such as bowel habits and diet.

 

Order a topical hemorrhoid cream along with a stool softener.

 

Refer the patient for a barium enema and sigmoidoscopy.
 

Refer the patient for a surgical hemorrhoidectomy.

· Question 5

 

Which of the following patient   characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis?

 

Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory     rate
 

Underweight, pink skin, and increased respiratory rate
 

Overweight, pink skin, and normal or slightly increased respiratory     rate
 

Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased respiratory rate