When Assessing an Adult Patient with Difficulty Breathing, What Sign

question 14

Multiple Choice

When assessing an adult patient with difficulty breathing, what sign or symptom would be of most concern?

• A) Temperature of 101.3°F
• B) Blue coloration to the lips
• C) Rate between 20 and 24 breaths per minute
• D) Cyanosis to the fingernails

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Minority Cultures

Ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups that are smaller in number within a larger society, often possessing distinct customs, traditions, and beliefs.

Majority Culture Characteristics

Traits and values that are widely shared and accepted within the dominant cultural group in a society or organization.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, cultures, or entities coexist in a society or organization.

Multicultural Organizations

Enterprises that embrace, incorporate, and value cultural diversity within their workforce.