A patient with a history of COPD is breathing 32 times a minute. Her vital signs are pulse, 140; blood pressure, 168/102 mmHg; and SpO2, 98% on room air. You would classify this patient's condition as:

A) Apnea
B) Dyspnea
C) Bradypnea
D) Hypoxia


B) Dyspnea

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A. Turn the ultraviolet light on during the specimen collection. B. Lower the shades in the unit during specimen collection. C. Collect the specimen in direct sunlight. D. Turn the ultraviolet light off during the specimen collection.

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Which of the following actions can help reduce a child's anxiety when you give the child an injection? 

A. Ask the child's permission before giving the injection B. Allow the patient to see and touch the syringe before giving the injection C. Give the injection slowly D. Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection E. Avoid the use of topical anesthetics; these can increase anxiety

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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