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A child has been having an asthma attack for the last 8 hours.Because of the child's inability to exhale effectively,the nurse assesses for respiratory __________.


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Constitutional Right

A right afforded to individuals by the constitution, protecting them against infringement from the government or other entities.

Physician-Assisted Suicide

A practice in which a physician provides a competent, terminally ill patient with a prescription for a lethal dose of medication, intended for self-administration to end their life.

Liberty Interest

Refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution that cannot be infringed upon without due process.

Constitution

A fundamental set of principles and precedents by which a state or other organization is governed, often codified as a written document that lays out the structure and powers of the government.

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