A Client Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern identified on the care plan.What should the nurse expect when assessing this client?

• A) Coughing
• B) Cold extremities
• C) Adventitious breath sounds
• D) Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min

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Definitions:

Rod

Photoreceptor specialized for functioning at low light levels.

Cone

Photoreceptor specialized for color and high visual acuity.

Visual-Form Agnosia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize objects, despite intact vision.

Optic Ataxia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to accurately reach for objects using visual guidance, often due to damage in the parietal lobe.