During a routine physical exam for a client diagnosed with hypertension, the nurse practitioner will be most concerned if which assessment is found?

Explanation:

One of the main findings that should bring concern would be noted hemorrhages and microaneurysms during the evaluation of the internal eye. This is because these are symptoms that are caused by hypertension and usually lead to hypertensive retinopathy which can ultimately cause the individual to lose their sight if not treated in time. In the worst of cases, this can also be a sign of a blockage in the arteries which can ultimately lead to a stroke and even death.

It depends on the context; it does allow gas exchange to occur, however gas exchange occurs in the capillaries of the alveoli.

Note:

The upper airway not only provides a passage for air to be breathed in and out of the lungs, but it also heats, humidifies and filters the air and is involved in cough, swallowing and speech. Air goes to the lungs where gas exchange will occur.

If you are still confused try looking up gas exchange diagrams for more information.

TLDR: Disagree; it does allow oxygen to flow into the lungs as the upper respiratory tract is a passageway to the lungs. However, the upper respiratory tract is NOT where gas exchange occurs because the lower respiratory tract holds the lungs which allow for gas exchange.