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Kthamas · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse notes that the client has an irregular respiratory rate, with periods of apnea and increases in respiration, followed by a reversal of the pattern. The nurse reports this respiratory assessment as which one of the following?

a. Biot's respirations
b. Kussmaul's respirations
c. Hyperpneic respirations
d. Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Question 2

According to Erikson's developmental theory, the primary developmental task of the middle-adult years is to achieve a willingness to care for and guide others. This is known as what?

a. Autonomy
b. Identity
c. Initiative
d. Generativity

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by an irregular respiratory rate with alternating pe-riods of apnea and hyperventilation. The respiratory cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually increase to an abnormal rate and depth. The pattern then reverses, breathing slows and becomes shallow, and the pattern climaxes in apnea before respiration resumes.
Biot's respirations are abnormally shallow for two to three breaths, followed by an irregular pe-riod of apnea.
Kussmaul's respirations are abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate.
Hyperpneic respirations are laboured, increased in depth, and increased in rate (more than 20 breaths per minute). These respirations occur normally during exercise.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Autonomy (1 to 3 years) (toddlerhood) is the beginning of independence.
B The identity (puberty to 12 to 20 years) (adolescence) is focused on the integrated sense of self.
C Initiative (3 to 6 years) (preschool) is characterized by trying out new things.
D Generativity (40 to 65 years) (middle adulthood) is concerned with caring for and guiding others.