A Patient Who Has Heart Failure and Difficulty Breathing Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has heart failure and difficulty breathing is being admitted.Which physical assessment(s) indicate(s) fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Rapid,bounding,irregular pulse rate
• B) Clear lung sounds
• C) 3+ pitting ankle edema
• D) Neck vein engorgement
• E) Shortness of breath

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Definitions:

Hidden Observer

A hypothetical part of the mind in hypnotism believed to observe events that the patient does not consciously perceive.

Consciousness Modes

Refers to the different states or levels of awareness that an individual can experience, ranging from full alertness to various stages of unconsciousness.

Hilgard's Study

Refers to research by Ernest Hilgard, known for his work on hypnotism and the theory of a "hidden observer" in the consciousness.

Sociocognitive Model

A theory that examines how individuals' social and cognitive interactions affect their behaviors and psychological well-being.