A Client Reports Shortness of Breath and Severe Pain in the Back

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client reports shortness of breath and severe pain in the back, chest, and muscles. Which condition could the client possibly be diagnosed with?

• A) Hemophilia B
• B) Hemophilia A
• C) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• D) Von Willebrand disease

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Definitions:

Sterile Gauze Pads

Medical supplies that have been sterilized to eliminate germs, used to dress wounds or absorb fluids.

Sterile Field

An area kept free of microorganisms to protect the safety of a patient during medical procedures.

Electrocautery

A surgical technique using electricity to heat a metal wire or instrument to cut tissue or stop bleeding.

Benign Skin Lesions

Noncancerous growths or marks on the skin's surface, which are generally not harmful.