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audragclark

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During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. What is the history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns?
 
  a. Family history
  b. Environmental history
  c. Past health history
  d. Psychosocial history

Question 2

The nurse assesses respirations of a patient demonstrating pursed-lip breathing, flared nostrils, and retractions. How will the nurse describe these respirations?
 
  a. Tachypnea
  b. Stertorous
  c. Dyspnea
  d. Cheyne-Stokes


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lorealeza77

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

ANS: C
The nurse identifies habits and lifestyle patterns under the past health history.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient who is using ancillary muscles to breathe is exhibiting dyspnea.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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