A Client with Pulmonary Disease Appears More Comfortable After Respiratory

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client with pulmonary disease appears more comfortable after respiratory therapy but still feels short of breath. To measure the client's respiratory improvement, the nurse would use a

• A) Candle Scale.
• B) pulmonary function test.
• C) Treadmill test.
• D) Visual Analogue Scale.

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Definitions:

Excitement

A state of heightened arousal and enthusiastic anticipation towards an event or activity.

Despondent

Feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression.

Passionate

Describes having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.

Companionate

Refers to love characterized by deep affection, friendship, and emotional intimacy, as opposed to passionate love.