The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Obstructive Pulmonary

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with obstructive pulmonary disease who had tachycardia,tachypnea,and restlessness.The patient has become very lethargic,but has a normal respiratory rate.The nurse should evaluate this change as indicating which condition?

• A)The patient is now able to rest and sleep.
• B)The patient's condition has significantly deteriorated.
• C)The patient's condition shows some slight improvement.
• D)The patient's condition has stabilized significantly.

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