Symptoms of atelectasis include dyspnea, _______________ or excessive perspiration, anxiety, tachycardia, and intercostal muscle retraction. 

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


diaphoresis

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Some departments have learned from others' experiences-this is known as having a ____ experience.

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If a patient cannot hold the film or sensor in their mouth during exposure, the best way to stabilize the sensor or the film would be to do the following:

Have the patient hold the sensor or film. Use a hemostat. Have a family member hold the sensor or film. Hold the sensor or film for the patient.

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