Exposure to environmental hazards such as coal dust, silica dust, and asbestos may lead to pulmonary fibrosis or scarring of the lung tissue. With this condition the lungs become stiff and have less elasticity. What would happen to the total lung capacity and vital capacity under these conditions?
Explain your reasoning for your response.

Sam and joan have been married for 25 years and have three children: max, who is 23; janet, who is 19; and sarah, who is 15. janet has just been diagnosed with a mental illness. describe the objective and subjective burdens each family member may experience. describe the meaning this diagnosis may have to janet’s parents, younger sibling, and older sibling.

Anurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “i can take two aspirin to treat headaches.” b. “i should avoid dairy products when taking this medication.” c. “i can expect fine hand tremors when taking this medication.” d. “i should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication.”

Anurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. report to the clinic for quarterly monitoring of kidney function while taking this medication. b. mix with applesauce after crushing if the medication is difficult to swallow. c. avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication. d. take the medication with the evening meal.