Which Nursing Assessment Would Indicate a Need for Suctioning a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which nursing assessment would indicate a need for suctioning a patient with Guillain-Barré who is experiencing impaired breathing patterns because of neuromuscular failure?

• A) Decreased pulse rate and respiration of 20 breaths/min
• B) Increased pulse rate and adventitious breath sounds
• C) Increased pulse rate and respiration of 16 breaths/min
• D) Decreased pulse and abdominal breathing

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the pathway along which impulses pass from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Robotics

The field of engineering and science dedicated to the design, construction, operation, and use of robots.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits signals between different parts of the body, regulating and coordinating bodily functions and activity.