Emphysema Associated with COPD Is Most Often Diagnosed By

question 40

Multiple Choice

Emphysema associated with COPD is most often diagnosed by:

• A) serial chest x-rays.
• B) clinical signs and lung function tests.
• C) oxygen saturation readings.
• D) 24-hour halter monitoring.
• E) culture and sensitivity of mucus samples.

Utilize clinical judgment and the nursing process to adapt patient care strategies.

Recognize the role of critical thinking in nursing practice and support its development.

Apply principles of clinical judgment in responding to patient preferences in care plans, especially regarding lifestyle and diet.

Generalize clinical judgment models to enhance nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, which they pursue in a hierarchical order.

Esteem Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the fourth tier of human needs, focusing on self-esteem, respect, status, recognition, strength, and freedom.

Love And Belongingness

A human motivational need, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, involving interpersonal relationships, affection, group membership, and love.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.