Put the Following Patient Situations in Order According to Level

question 24

Multiple Choice

Put the following patient situations in order according to level of priority.

-C = third-level priority problem

• A)A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus does not know how to check his own blood glucose levels with a glucometer.
• B)A teenager who was stung by a bee during a soccer match is having trouble breathing.
• C)An older adult with a urinary tract infection is also showing signs of confusion and agitation.

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Definitions:

Windpipe

Also known as the trachea, a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Respiration

The process by which living organisms exchange gases with their environment, involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and potential health issues.

Snoring

The sound produced during sleep when the flow of air causes tissues in the airway to vibrate, often due to obstruction in the nasal passage or throat.