Which Outcome Should Receive Priority in the Care Plan for a Patient

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which outcome should receive priority in the care plan for a patient who has had a paracentesis to treat ascites?

• A) The patient will have normal bilateral breath sounds.
• B) The patient's spleen will not rupture.
• C) The patient's respiratory effort will be lessened.
• D) The patient will not manifest symptoms of hepatomegaly.

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Definitions:

Psychosomatic Illnesses

Disorders that involve both mind and body, where psychological stress can exacerbate or contribute to physical symptoms.

Voluntary Movements

Actions initiated and controlled by the conscious part of the brain, allowing skeletal muscles to perform tasks as desired.

Balance

Balance is the ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, a crucial aspect of all movements and essential for daily life.

Thalamus

A vital brain structure acting as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.