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During insertion of a subclavian central venous catheter, the patient reports chest pain. Vital signs reveal hypotension and tachypnea. Upon inspection, the patient appears dyspneic and cyanotic. The nurse would assess for which conditions?. Select all that apply.
Absolute Threshold
The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a stimulus at least half the time.
Sensory Adaptation
The mechanism by which sensory receptors reduce their sensitivity to sustained stimuli as time progresses.
Signal Detection Theory
A psychological theory that describes how individuals decide on the presence or absence of a stimulus under conditions of uncertainty.
Ganglion Cells
Neurons located in the retina of the eye that integrate visual information before it's transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve.
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