Pulmonary Function Tests Reveal That an 80-Year-Old Dyspneic Patient Has

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Multiple Choice

Pulmonary function tests reveal that an 80-year-old dyspneic patient has an increase in residual volume. A nurse suspects that the most likely cause of the increased residual volume is _____ in lung compliance.

• A) an increase
• B) a decrease
• C) no change
• D) an absence

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Definitions:

Conformity

Behaving in a way that meets a specified standard, in coordination with a group.

Stage of Exhaustion

The phase in stress response where the body and mind are overwhelmed by stressors, leading to reduced function and possible burnout.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Alarm Stage

The initial reaction of the body's stress response system, involving activation of the sympathetic nervous system to prepare to face or flee from a threat.