If an individual stops breathing while they are sleeping they are experiencing
A. apnea.
B. tachypnea.
C. hyperpnea.
D. orthopnea.
Answer: A
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Which instruction should the nurse give the client with the disease tuberculosis (TB)?
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1. "Please make your appointments as you have indicated." 2. "Please clarify with your primary healthcare provider which should be completed first." 3. "Please reverse the order of your planned appointments." 4. "The order of the tests is irrelevant. You may change the order to meet your needs."