What would be a primary concern for an 11-year-old female with a prolonged asthmatic episode lasting several days and a low-grade temperature?

A) Laryngeal edema
B) Croup
C) Febrile seizure
D) Dehydration


D) Dehydration

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A) Floor stock inspections B) Pharmacy inspections C) Nursing unit oversight screenings D) Medication order oversight

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An alert and oriented 18-year-old female has threatened to hurt herself, but is refusing transport to the hospital. She is calm and states that she knows her rights and taking her would constitute false imprisonment. Her family is present and wants her to go to the hospital for help. Given the situation and the patient's threat, what is your best course of action?

A) Physically restrain the patient for transport. B) Contact law enforcement for assistance. C) Have the patient sign a refusal that is witnessed by family. D) Transport the patient on her father's consent.

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Posttest sensitization is the effect of the pretest on the outcome of the study

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sprain of thyroid cartilage, initial encounter is represented by which ICD-10-CM code?

a. S12.5 b. S13.5 c. S13.5xxA d. S13.5xAx

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