The nurse gives priority to assessing an older patient who ...

[Melani1276]

The nurse gives priority to assessing an older patient who presents with symptoms of acute respiratory distress for which other condition?
 
  a. Substernal chest pain
  b. A history of panic attacks
  c. Any known allergies
  d. Bruising on the chest

Question 2

A nurse working with a dying patient would expect to add interventions to the care plan to address which needs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pain
  b. Dyspnea
  c. Delirium
  d. Dementia
  e. Restlessness

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

A
The symptoms of asthma and respiratory distress mimic other conditions such as myocardial ischemia. The nurse assesses for this condition as the priority over the others.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
Pain, dyspnea, delirium, and restlessness are common symptoms experienced by patients at the end of life. Dementia may be an issue for some, but it is not considered a commonly experienced symptom.

[Melani1276]

TYSM

[bdobbins]

Excellent