A Client Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with Severe

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the intensive care unit with severe dyspnea, fear, noisy respirations, sweating, and tachypnea. The nurse would recognize that the client is exhibiting manifestations of

• A) acute pulmonary edema.
• B) acute myocardial infarction.
• C) chronic congestive heart failure.
• D) right ventricular failure.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The apparent success of a medication or treatment due to the patient’s expectations or hopes rather than to the drug or treatment itself.

Novelty Bias

The tendency of individuals to prefer novel objects or experiences over familiar ones.

Therapeutic Window

The range of drug dosages which can treat disease effectively while staying within the safety margin, minimizing the risk of side effects.

Therapeutic Alliance

The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between therapist and client, which allows them to work together to solve the client’s problems.