When Reviewing the Health History, the Client Indicates That He

question 50

Multiple Choice

When reviewing the health history, the client indicates that he has a persistent cough that is nonproductive, difficulty breathing, and night sweats. What condition is manifested by these characteristics?

• A)Acute adrenal insufficiency
• B)Asthma
• C)Tuberculosis
• D)Common cold

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Definitions:

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing, commonly seen in heart failure and brain injuries.

Kussmaul's

Refers to Kussmaul breathing, a type of hyperventilation characterized by deep and labored breathing, often seen in cases of severe metabolic acidosis.

Incentive Spirometer

A medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs through guided deep breathing exercises.

Volume-Oriented

An approach or practice that emphasizes the importance of volume, either in terms of quantity of work, production, or in medical terms, fluid management.