Author Question: A client reports awakening suddenly, sweating profusely, and having difficulty breathing. Which of ... (Read 26 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client reports awakening suddenly, sweating profusely, and having difficulty breathing. Which of these terms should the nurse record in the client's health history?

a. apnea c. orthopnea
b. dyspnea d. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 2

A client who has uterine cancer is to begin Depo-Provera hormonal therapy. Which statement about this medication is TRUE?

a. It increases the regeneration of healthy cells.
b. The order must be verified with the health care provider because it contains progesterone and can stimulate tumor growth.
c. It is administered to slow tumor growth when the cancer is considered inoperable or has metastasized.
d. It is used for birth control when chemotherapy treatments cause nausea and vomiting and the client can no longer take oral contraceptives.

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse should determine the type of dyspnea, such as dyspnea when engaged in physical activity (exertional), difficulty breathing when lying down (orthopnea), or dyspnea when awakening after several hours of sleep accompanied by sweating (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea).

Answer to Question 2

C
Depo-Provera hormonal therapy is administered to slow tumor growth when the cancer is considered inoperable or has metastasized.