Patterns of Deterioration in Patient Condition May Include All of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

Patterns of deterioration in patient condition may include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) skin becomes cool, pale, and moist.
• B) the heart rate significantly increases or decreases.
• C) the respiratory rate significantly increases or decreases.
• D) the level of consciousness increases.

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Definitions:

Organization

An organization is a structured group of people working together to achieve common goals, which can range from businesses to non-profits.

For-Profit

For-profit refers to businesses or organizations that are operated with the main goal of making profit, as opposed to non-profit organizations that aim to serve a public or communal cause.

Nonprofit Organization

An entity that operates without the primary goal of making profits, instead focusing on achieving a particular social, educational, or humanitarian mission.

Government

The organized system or group of people that exercises authority and performs functions for a country, state, or community.