The Nurse Would Identify Which Patient as Having a Problem

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse would identify which patient as having a problem of impaired gas exchange secondary to a perfusion problem? A patient with

• A) peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities
• B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• C) chronic asthma
• D) severe anemia secondary to chemotherapy

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Definitions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, pain, and swelling in the joints, which can lead to joint damage and deformity.

Disabilities

Conditions that make it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them.

Passive Voice

A sentence structure in which the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often diminishing the clarity or dynamism of the statement.

Agent

An entity or person that acts or has the power to act, often used in contexts ranging from literature to business.