When assessing the older adult, the nurse anticipates increase in
which of the follow components of respiratory status?
a) Residual lung volume
As a result, patient experience fatigue and breathlessness with
sustained activity.
b) Vital capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased vital capacity.
c) Gas exchange and diffusing capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased gas exchange and diffusing capacity
resulting in impaired healing of tissues due to decreased oxygenation.
d) Cough efficiency
The nurse anticipates difficulty coughing up secretions due to
decreased cough efficiency.
which of the follow components of respiratory status?
a) Residual lung volume
As a result, patient experience fatigue and breathlessness with
sustained activity.
b) Vital capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased vital capacity.
c) Gas exchange and diffusing capacity
The nurse anticipates decreased gas exchange and diffusing capacity
resulting in impaired healing of tissues due to decreased oxygenation.
d) Cough efficiency
The nurse anticipates difficulty coughing up secretions due to
decreased cough efficiency.