If they do not suffer from the complications that have been commonly associated with obesity, such as uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, obese people live __________.
A. About 10 fewer years than lean people
B. About five fewer years than lean people
C. About five more years than lean people
D. As long as lean people
Answer: D. As long as lean people
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A) Suction for no more than 15 seconds at a time, followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation B) Forego suctioning and continue to provide positive pressure ventilation, as frothy secretions rarely complicate the airway C) Place the patient into a side-lying position and alternate 30 seconds of suctioning and ventilation D) Use a soft-tip catheter and suction for no more than 30 seconds before providing additional oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask
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