NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Simulated Exam Test Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient is in the office for a cyst removal and is very anxious about the procedure. Which of the following descriptions of his respirations would be expected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea is defined as a rapid, quick, and shallow respiration rate. When a patient is anxious, they may hyperventilate, leading to tachypnea. Bradypnea (
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A) is slow breathing, which is not expected in an anxious patient. Orthopnea (
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B) is difficulty breathing while lying down and is not directly related to anxiety. Dyspnea (
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D) is shortness of breath, which may not be the primary respiratory pattern seen in an anxious patient undergoing a procedure.
Therefore, the correct choice is tachypnea as it aligns with the expected respiratory response to anxiety.
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