The Nursing Student Is Conducting an Assessment for a Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nursing student is conducting an assessment for a client on a medical-surgical unit.Which findings are indicative of a client who is experiencing tachypnea? Select all that apply.

• A) Excessive rapid breathing
• B) Chest pain
• C) Rapid breathing at rest
• D) Shallow breathing
• E) Cyanosis

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

The information received by the senses prior to being processed and interpreted by the brain.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period, while simultaneously ignoring irrelevant information.

Feels Little Pain

A condition or state in which an individual has a significantly reduced sensitivity to pain, which can be due to genetic factors, neurological conditions, or other reasons.

Injured

The state of having physical harm or damage to the body, often resulting from accidents, violence, or sports.