Which Statement by the Patient Would the Nurse Evaluate as Significant

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as significant to the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) ?

• A) "I break out in a cold sweat when I eat a large meal."
• B) "I am sleepy after I eat lunch every day."
• C) "I have to prop myself up on three pillows to sleep at night, otherwise I can't breathe."
• D) "I feel better after I exercise."

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Definitions:

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that encase the brain and spinal cord.

Myelin Sheaths

Protective coverings around nerve fibers that facilitate the rapid transmission of neural signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within a neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are chemicals released to communicate with adjoining neurons at a synapse.

Dopamine System

A neural system involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of mood, whose key neurotransmitter is dopamine.