CNA Practice Test
Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 400 of 1700

What is diaphoresis?

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. Blue color of the skin
  3. Irregular breathing near death
  4. Heavy and excessive sweating
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Correct answer: Heavy and excessive sweating

Diaphoresis can be seen with acute pain.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.3: Pain

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026