Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a client who is cyanotic?
Bradypnea
Pale reddish color in the skin
Somnolence
Mottled blue color in skin
The Correct Answer is D
A. Bradypnea (slow breathing) may occur in various conditions but is not a defining characteristic of cyanosis.
B. A pale reddish color in the skin is not consistent with cyanosis, which indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood.
C. Somnolence (drowsiness) may be present in some patients, but it is not a specific finding related to cyanosis.
D. Mottled blue color in the skin is a classic sign of cyanosis, indicating inadequate oxygenation of the blood, especially in the extremities or areas with poor circulation.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. A BMI of 26 is not classified as obese; obesity typically starts at a BMI of 30.
B. Underweight is defined as a BMI less than 18.5, which does not apply to this client.
C. A BMI of 26 falls within the overweight category, which is defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9.
D. A healthy weight is classified as a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9, which does not include a BMI of 26.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Gynecomastia refers to breast tissue enlargement in males and does not typically relate to the menstrual cycle.
B. Cyclic pain refers to breast pain that is linked to the menstrual cycle, commonly occurring before menstruation and subsiding during or after menstruation.
C. Mammary pain is a broader term that may refer to any breast pain, but it does not specify the cyclical nature related to menstruation.
D. Noncyclic pain refers to breast pain not related to the menstrual cycle and does not follow the described pattern.