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A nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. During the physical assessment, the nurse notes the patient is experiencing difficulty breathing. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. cyanosis.
  c. diaphoresis.
  d. ecchymosis.

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When the adolescent begins to demonstrate lack of energy and motivation and withdraws, complaining of multiple physical problems, it may be that this is the beginning of a stage of schizophrenia called:
 
  a. prepsychotic.
  b. residual.
  c. acute.
  d. prodromal.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Dyspnea is shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing that may be caused by certain heart and lung conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

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The prodromal phase often begins in adolescence and begins with lack of energy or motivation and withdrawal.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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