During a Health Interview by the Home Health Nurse,which Patient

question 34

Multiple Choice

During a health interview by the home health nurse,which patient complaint suggests left-sided heart failure?

• A) "I have to sleep in my recliner and I have this hacking cough."
• B) "I have no appetite and I have lost 3 lb in the last week."
• C) "I have to urinate every 2 hours,even during the night."
• D) "I go barefoot most of the time because my feet are so hot."

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Definitions:

Primary Motive

Fundamental drives or motivations that are biological in nature, such as hunger, thirst, or the need for sleep.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior, often with a focus on behaviors that are instinctive or genetically programmed.

Natural Habitat

The original environment in which a plant, animal, or organism lives and grows best, without human intervention.

Instinct Concept

The inherent inclination of a living organism towards a particular complex behavior.