While the client sleeps, the nurse notes that the client's ...

[ericka1]

While the client sleeps, the nurse notes that the client's respirations periodically stop. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?
 
  1. Tachypnea.
  2. Bradypnea.
  3. Apnea.
  4. Atelectasis.

Question 2

The nurse percusses the lungs and determines that there is an area of hyperresonance. Based on this finding, which condition does the nurse suspect?
 
  1. Pneumonia.
  2. Atelectasis.
  3. Pneumothorax.
  4. Pleural effusion.

[laurnthompson]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Apnea is the cessation of breathing lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. Tachypnea is a term used to describe rapid, shallow respirations that are greater than 24 per minute. Bradypnea is a term used to describe slow, regular respirations that are less than 10 per minute. The findings do not indicate atelectasis, which is alveolar or lung collapse.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3