Your Patient with Pulmonary Edema Is Cyanotic and Complaining of Difficulty

question 11

Multiple Choice

Your patient with pulmonary edema is cyanotic and complaining of difficulty breathing. What should be recommended by the respiratory therapist?

• A) Provide supplemental oxygen.
• B)Begin mechanical ventilation.
• C)Have the patient use pursed-lip breathing.
• D)Begin bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy.

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Definitions:

MAO

An acronym for Monoamine Oxidase, an enzyme in the body that breaks down neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), which can vary with fitness level, activity, and medical conditions.

Alcohol Use Disorders

refer to conditions characterized by the excessive consumption of alcohol and related behavioral and physical health problems.

Alcohol Expectancy Theory

The theory suggesting that individuals develop beliefs about the effects of alcohol that shape their drinking behavior and its outcomes.