The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with a History of Chronic

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.When assessing for the presence of air hunger,the nurse should:

• A) Monitor the client's pulse oximetry reading
• B) Measure the movement of air by counting respirations
• C) Auscultate breath sounds both anteriorly and posteriorly
• D) Observe for the elevation of the client's clavicles during inspiration

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market balance.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available and sought after at the equilibrium price, a point where the supply and demand in the market equalize.

Price Ceilings

Government-imposed limits on how high a price can be charged for a product or service.

Market Equilibrium

The condition in which market supply equals market demand, such that prices become stable.