A Terminal Patient Has a Gurgling Sound, Sometimes Called a "Death

question 7

Multiple Choice

A terminal patient has a gurgling sound, sometimes called a "death rattle." Which nursing diagnosis should guide interventions?

• A)Impaired Gas Exchange
• B)Ineffective Airway Clearance
• C)Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes
• D)Ineffective Breathing Pattern

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Definitions:

Government Failure

Occurs when government intervention in the economy leads to an inefficient allocation of resources or fails to achieve the intended outcomes.

Public Choice Theory

A theory in economics and political science that studies how public sector actions and policies are influenced by the self-interest of individuals, especially politicians and bureaucrats, as opposed to the public good.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory stating that government intervention is necessary to help economies emerge from recession, through policies that stimulate demand, control inflation, and adjust interest rates.