A patient reports that he has difficulty breathing while lying in a supine position and prefers to sleep sitting in a chair. The respiratory therapist should record this complaint in the medical record as

When making a decision regarding treatment of sinus bradycardia or sinus tachycardia, the most important determinant is the patient's:

a. heart rhythm. b. heart rate. c. clinical condition. d. history.

You may allow a patient with a visual impairment to rest his or her hand on your ________, because this may help with balance and security while moving.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).