A nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis (CF) in anticipation of a new admission. The nurse should identify what characteristic aspects of CF? {Ans: Bronchial mucus plugging, inflammation, and eventual bronchiectasis}When assessing for substances that are known to harm workers' lungs, the occupational health nurse should assess their potential exposure to which of the following? {Ans: Asbestos}A nurse is caring for a patient with constipation whose primary care provider has recommended senna (Senokot) for the management of this condition. The nurse should provide which of the following education points? {Ans: Avoid taking the drug on a long-term basis.}A radial graft is planned in the treatment of a patient's oropharyngeal cancer. In order to ensure that the surgery will be successful, the care team must perform what assessment prior to surgery? {Ans: Assessing the patency of the ulnar artery}During a patients scheduled home visit, an older adult patient has stated to the community health nurse that she has been experiencing hemorrhoids of increasing severity in recent months. The nurse should recommend which of the following? {Ans: Increased fluid and fiber intake}A nurse in the postanesthesia care unit admits a patient following resection of a