A client in acute respiratory distress is brought to the emergency department. After endotracheal (ET) intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation, the client is transferred to the intensive care unit. Before suctioning the ET tube, the nurse hyperventilates and hyperoxygenates the client. What is the rationale for these interventions?
a) They help prevent subcutaneous emphysema.
b) They help prevent pneumothorax.
c) They help prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
d) They help prevent pulmonary edema.
Answer: c) They help prevent cardiac arrhythmias.
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. enable powerless nations to take unfair advantage of powerful nations. B. encourage developing nations to depend more on wealthy nations. C. lead to global migration patterns that upset the stability of all nations. D. force economically powerful nations to develop poor nations.