Your Patient Is Having Difficulty Breathing

question 28

Multiple Choice

Your patient is having difficulty breathing. The medical term for this is

• A) orthopnea.
• B) hyperpnea.
• C) apnea.
• D) dyspnea.

Recognize typical behavioral responses of adolescents with chronic illnesses.

Identify feelings of guilt and responsibility in children related to disability or illness.

Understand the role of parental guilt, support systems, and reactions in managing a child's chronic illness or disability.

Describe best practices in the provision and integration of services for children with special needs.

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Definitions:

Grapevine

Informal communication channels within organizations where information, rumors, and unofficial news spread among employees.

Close Contacts

Individuals who are closely connected to one another, often through frequent interaction or emotional bonds.

E-body Language

The way individuals convey emotions or intentions through digital or electronic communication, such as email or text messaging.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something compared to others.