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123654777 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

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.