When Caring for a Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis,the Nurse Understands

question 21

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis,the nurse understands that the patient is at risk for hypoxemic respiratory failure as a result of which of the following conditions?

• A) Too rapid movement of blood flow through the pulmonary blood vessels
• B) Incomplete filling of the alveoli with air because of reduced respiratory ability
• C) Decreased transfer of oxygen into the blood because of thickening of the alveoli
• D) Mismatch between lung ventilation and blood flow through the blood vessels of the lung

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Definitions:

Conformity Pressures

Social forces that compel individuals to align their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group.

Personal Control

An individual's belief in their ability to influence events and their outcomes, often associated with psychological well-being.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting an individual to seek consistency.

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist known for his studies on obedience, demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders from authority figures even to the extent of harming others.