A patient comes to the emergency department reporting a sudden onset of dyspnea. What finding is a manifestation of dyspnea?
A) Shortness of breath
B) Painful breathing
C) Rapid breathing
D) Inability to breathe
A
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When the client can consciously verbalize how he or she thinks, feels, believes, and knows how to behave in specific situations, the client is demonstrating:
a. real self c. self-identity b. public self d. self-awareness
The client experiencing right-sided heart failure is prescribed digoxin and spironolactone (Aldactone). Which diet change should the nurse instruct the client to make?
1. Include oranges and bananas in the diet. 2. Eat spinach three times a week. 3. Limit sodium in the diet. 4. Take a diuretic before going to bed.
The nurse is aware that the patient is in respiratory failure when the blood gas findings are a PaO2 of _____ mm Hg and a PaCO2 of _____ mm Hg
a. 46; 52 b. 50; 45 c. 52; 42 d. 55; 58
The massage technique of pétrissage is best described as
a. gliding and long rhythmic strokes using both hands b. focused, deep, circular motions using the thumb pads, heel of the hand, or fingertips c. pressing, squeezing, kneading, and rolling movements by both hands d. brisk, rhythmic, percussive movements using palms, fingertips, and knuckles