The Patient Reports Being Tired and Weak and Lacks Energy

question 29

Multiple Choice

The patient reports being tired and weak and lacks energy. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that patient has gained weight, and blood pressure and pulse are elevated after climbing stairs. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse add to the care plan?

• A) Fatigue
• B) Ineffective coping
• C) Activity intolerance
• D) Decreased cardiac output

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Definitions:

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area on the surface of an object, often measured in pascals (Pa) or atmospheres (atm).

Temperature Rises

An increase in the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, leading to an increase in its temperature.

Pressure

The force exerted by the substance per unit area on another substance.

Temperature Increases

The rise in the measure of heat energy within a given environment, substance, or system, often leading to changes in physical state or chemical reaction rates.