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You are by the side of a patient complaining of shortness of breath with a history of heart problems, including congestive heart failure (CHF). When assessing the airway, which one of the following observations best indicates that it is patent?

A) She easily tells you that she is having chest pain. B) She is sitting in an upright position because she cannot lie flat. C) She can only speak in extremely short sentences. D) She is lethargic and confused to person, place, and time.

Which of the following conditions is likely experienced in the ICU by a patient having delusions, unstructured thoughts, and hallucinations?

A. anxiety B. delirium C. uncontrolled pain D. agitation