2. An 86-year-old female living in a nursing home complains that she has to use several pillows at night to help with her breathing. Which of the following terms describes her symptoms? a. Orthopnea b. Syncope c. Hyperpnea d. Chest pain e. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

2. An 86-year-old female living in a nursing home complains that she has to use several pillows at night to help with her breathing. Which of the following terms describes her symptoms? a. Orthopnea b. Syncope c. Hyperpnea d. Chest pain e. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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