The esophagus, a collapsible tube about 10 inches long, starts at the pharynx and ends at the __________
a. stomach
b. small intestine
c. large intestine
d. anus
a
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A) Hypercarbia B) Hypercapnia C) Hyperperfusion D) Hyperlipidemia
Where are automatic implanted cardiac defibrillators typically placed in patients who require one?
A) In the lower right chest B) In the lower left chest C) In the upper left chest D) In the upper right chest
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What will be an ideal response?
What can be done to reduce the risk of the patient developing polyneuropathy?
A. providing continuous use of sedatives B. awakening the patient daily from sedative infusions C. limiting the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and corticosteroids D. suggesting a tracheotomy for patients requiring ventilatory support for more than 7 days