A 65-Year-Old Patient with a History of Heart Failure Comes

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old patient with a history of heart failure comes to the clinic with complaints of "being awakened from sleep with shortness of breath." Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Obtain a detailed health history of the patient's allergies and a history of asthma
• B)Recommend that the patient sleep on his or her right side to facilitate ease of respirations
• C)Assess for other signs and symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
• D)Assure the patient that paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is normal and will probably resolve within the next week

Critique the strengths and limitations of humanistic psychology in understanding personality.

Understand the concept of self-actualization and its significance in human behavior.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters in personality traits and behaviors.

Identify different approaches to understanding personality, including the cognitive-behavioral and social/cognitive approaches.

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