Use Case D to Answer the Following Questions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use Case D to answer The Following questions
CASE D
The dental hygienist observes an older adult client as he walks toward her. She notes that he uses a cane, walks slowly, and appears to be short of breath. As she reviews the health history with him, the client tells her that he takes a diuretic and a "drug for his heart," which she recognizes as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. His respirations are 26 per minute and shallow. Pulse rate is 90 beats per minute and regular. After consultation with the client's physician, who confirms that the client is being treated for congestive heart failure (CHF) but is healthy enough for routine dental treatment, the dental hygienist begins an initial assessment.
-A dental patient experiencing a toothache learns that endodontic treatment is necessary. After discussing the procedure, the patient reports feeling dizzy and begins to breathe rapidly. Her respirations are 30 and her pulse is 100. She states that she feels like she is having heart palpitations. Which of the following procedures would NOT be recommended when assisting this patient?

• A)Reassure the patient
• B)Place the dental chair in the upright position
• C)Encourage the patient to breathe slowly and deeply
• D)Administer high-flow oxygen
• E)Terminate dental procedures

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