Once a near-drowning victim is stabilized, the nurse would continue to assess the client for
a. bronchospasm.
b. dyspnea.
c. electrolyte imbalances.
d. shock.
B
Clients are at high risk for pulmonary edema even several hours after a near-drowning incident.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).