A client with emphysema reports fatigue and non-refreshing sleep. The nurse explains that emphysema will affect sleep in that the client will have
a. a longer sleep latency period.
b. limited time spent in slow-wave sleep.
c. difficulty in maintaining slow-wave sleep.
d. difficulty in maintaining REM sleep.
D
During rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, ventilation primarily depends on the movement of the diaphragm because intercostal and accessory muscle tone is greatly diminished, and all postural and nonrespiratory muscles are essentially paralyzed. Clients with chronic airway limitations have flattened, inefficient diaphragms.
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The daughter of a 67-year-old client hospitalized for pneumonia voices concerns to the nurse about the hospital bills. The daughter asks if her mother is old enough to qualify for Medicaid. What information should the nurse provide to the client?
A) Medicaid is available to individuals once they reach the age of 65. B) Medicaid is intended to assist low-income individuals over the age of 65. C) Older adults are eligible for Medicaid if they are planning to enter a long-term care facility. D) Eligibility for Medicaid is based upon income, not age.
What is the definition of the process of making choices that will provide maximum benefit?
a. Critical thinking b. Problem solving c. Decision making d. Leading
A person with a heart rate of 170 bpm and a normal QRS duration would most likely be experiencing a
1. yachydysrhythmia originating from the bundle branches. 2. tachydysrhythmia originating from the atria. 3. tachydysrhythmia originating from the ventricles. 4. tachydysrhythmia originating from the Purkinje fibers.