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A client's family asks the nurse about the changes noted in the client's respirations. Various breathing patterns may be seen in the client who is dying. What is the best description to provide to the family by the nurse of Kussmaul's breathing?
 
  A) Respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths/minute
  B) Shallow breathing
  C) Absence of breathing
  D) Often occurs if a person experiences alkalosis

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a client for an intradermal skin test. What precautionary measure
  should the nurse take when conducting the test?
 
  A) Keep ready epinephrine 1:10,000
  B) Caution client to wear a facemask
  C) Have an ice pack readily available
  D) Caution that the test will be painful


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Kussmaul's breathing often occurs if a person experiences acidosis. This type of breathing is fast, greater than 20 breaths/minute, labored, and deep. Cheyne-Stokes respiration occurs as heart failure is evident and is characterized by periods of absence of breathing and rapid breathing.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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