A Terminally Ill Patient Is Experiencing Dyspnea

question 7

Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient is experiencing dyspnea. What should the nurse do to help the patient feel more comfortable?

• A) Raise the head of the bed.
• B) Gently massage the patient.
• C) Replace the oxygen cannula with a face mask.
• D) Provide oral care.

Explain the significance of muscle nuclei in various muscle types.

Identify the types and functions of glial cells in the nervous system.

Understand the structure and function of neurons, including the role of different parts of a neuron.

Describe the process of synaptic transmission, including the role of presynaptic and postsynaptic cells.

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