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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Congestive Heart

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The nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure (CHF) who frequently wakes during the night frightened and short of breath. Based on this data, what is the client experiencing?


Definitions:

Amygdala

A region in the brain involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression, and forming emotional memories.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital body functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Congenitally Blind

Refers to individuals who are blind from birth due to genetic or developmental factors.

Facial Expressions

Elements of human nonverbal communication that involve movements or positions of the face to convey emotional states or reactions.

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