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A nurse has responded to a client's call light and found the client gasping and saying, I can't get my breath. The nurse applied supplementary oxygen and repositioned the client which led to the relief of the client's symptoms.
 
  When documenting this event, the nurse should note that the client was experiencing: A) Bradypnea
  B) Orthopnea
  C) CheyneStokes breathing
  D) Dyspnea

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a discharge note for an elderly client with constipation. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse write in the client's discharge note to facilitate healthy bowel elimination habits?
 
  A) Drink 8 to 10 glasses of liquid daily.
  B) Limit physical activity in the early morning.
  C) Use laxatives and enemas regularly.
  D) Eat several small meals each day rather than three large meals.



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Answer to Question 1

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Dyspnea is difficult or labored breathing. Bradypnea is an abnormally slow breathing rate and orthopnea is breathing facilitated by sitting up or standing. CheyneStokes respiration refers to an ominous breathing pattern in which the depth of respirations gradually increases, followed by a gradual decrease, and then a period when breathing stops briefly before resuming again.

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The nurse should suggest the client drink 8 to 10 glasses of liquid daily for good bowel elimination. Laxatives and enemas can be habit-forming. It is unnecessary to limit physical activity or eat several meals each day.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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