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on: Jul 16, 2018
While assessing an unconscious patient, the respiratory therapist observes that the patient's breathing becomes progressively faster and deeper and then progressively becomes slower and shallower.
 
  After that, there is a period of apnea before the cycle begins again. This breathing pattern would be identified as:
  a. Cheyne-Stokes.
  b. tachypnea.
  c. Kussmaul.
  d. hyperventilation.

Question 2

To have the most productive interviewing session, the respiratory therapist must avoid all of the following types of verbal messages EXCEPT:
 
  a. confrontation.
  b. giving advice.
  c. using avoidance language.
  d. distancing.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The abnormal breathing pattern called Cheyne-Stokes is identified by progressively faster and deeper breathing that then progressively becomes slower and more shallow. After that there is a period of apnea before the cycle begins again. Tachypnea is rapid breathing. Kussmaul breathing is consistently fast and deep breathing. Hyperventilation is confirmed by a low carbon dioxide level.

Answer to Question 2

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With confrontation, the respiratory therapist focuses the patient's attention on an action, feeling, or statement made by the patient. This may prompt a further discussion. The respiratory therapist should avoid giving advice, using avoidance language, and using distancing language.


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