Which Respiratory System Assessment Finding of an Older Client Does

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which respiratory system assessment finding of an older client does the nurse determine is most concerning?

• A) Coughing during the night while sleeping
• B) Purposefully sitting up straighter to get a deep breath
• C) Shortness of breath when crossing a large parking lot
• D) Three episodes of diagnosed bronchitis in twelve months

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

Brain wave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive processes.

Delta Waves

The type of brain waves that are primarily associated with deep sleep and are the slowest with the highest amplitude seen in an EEG.

Psychological Dependence

A condition characterized by an emotional or mental reliance on a substance or behavior, often leading to cravings and distress if the object of dependence is absent.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating substance use or addictive behaviors, which can result in physiological and psychological symptoms in individuals who are dependent.