A client describes a sensation of shortness of breath and the inability to get enough air. How should the nurse document the findings?
Dyspnea
Aspiration
Hemoptysis
Orthopnea
The Correct Answer is A
A. Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. It is a subjective sensation of uncomfortable breathing and is the most appropriate term for this client's description.
B. Aspiration refers to the inhalation of food, liquid, or other foreign substances into the airways, which can lead to choking or pneumonia. This does not describe the sensation of shortness of breath.
C. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood, which is unrelated to the sensation of shortness of breath described in the question.
D. Orthopnea is shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat, often associated with heart failure. The description in the question does not specifically mention difficulty breathing while lying down.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Cardiac myocytes (heart muscle cells) are less likely to undergo neoplastic transformation compared to other cell types. These cells have a very limited ability to proliferate and typically do not undergo the rapid cell division that is characteristic of cancerous growth.
B. Hepatocytes (liver cells) are capable of undergoing neoplastic transformation and can give rise to liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) under certain conditions, such as chronic liver disease or cirrhosis.
C. Epithelial cells, which line body surfaces and cavities, are among the most common cell types to undergo neoplastic transformation. Various cancers, such as skin cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer, arise from epithelial cells.
D. Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) can develop into neoplasms, such as lymphomas or leukemias, when they undergo malignant transformation.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. While high blood glucose levels can affect nerve function, excessive glucose exposure does not specifically target the brain and spinal cord in a way that causes neuropathy.
B. Neuropathy in diabetes is not caused by the inability to provide glucose to the brain and spinal cord, but rather by the effects of high blood glucose levels on peripheral nerves.
C. Infection in the nerves is not the primary cause of diabetic neuropathy, although infection can occur in diabetic patients due to poor circulation and immune system impairment.
D. Chronic high blood glucose levels can cause thickening of blood vessels, leading to poor circulation (ischemia) that deprives nerves of oxygen and nutrients, ultimately causing nerve damage. This is the primary cause of diabetic neuropathy.
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