A nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. ...

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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.

Question 2

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.

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

A
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

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

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[emsimon14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it