A Patient Has Suddenly Developed Shortness of Breath and Appears

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant respiratory distress.Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?

• A)Count the respirations,and call a physician immediately.
• B)Percuss the thorax bilaterally,noting any differences in percussion tones.
• C)Call for a chest x-ray examination,and wait for the results before beginning an assessment.
• D)Inspect the thorax for any masses and bleeding associated with respirations.

Understand and differentiate between key theories of stress, particularly those of Lazarus and Selye.

Identify the factors contributing to stress as outlined by Lazarus and Folkman, including the role of perception and appraisal.

Recognize different sources of stress, including life events, daily hassles, cataclysmic events, and environmental factors.

Understand the psychological and physiological measures used to assess stress.