Which describes the role of the diaphragm during inhalation?

a the diaphragm flattens, making the chest cavity smaller, and air is sucked in.

b the diaphragm moves upward, making the chest cavity smaller, and air is pushed out.

c the diaphragm flattens, making the chest cavity larger, and air flows in.

d the diaphragm moves upward, making the chest cavity larger, and air flows in.

When caring for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism, what nursing implementations can be initiated to reduce the impact of this disorder on bowel elimination?

Which of the following does not cause blindness? a. cataractsb. glaucomac. osteoarthritisd. diabetes

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery