You have been called to a residence by the parents of a 14-year-old boy, whom they found sniffing paint fumes in an effort to get high. The patient is agitated, coughing, and complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath. His airway is patent, respirations adequate, and radial pulse easily palpable. Closer assessment of the patient reveals paint around his mouth and breath sounds that are
clear and equal. Heart rate = 96, respirations = 20, blood pressure = 116/78, and SaO2 = 96%. Oxygen via a nonrebreather has been applied and an IV established. Which of the following is the most important in the assessment and care of this patient?
A) Benzodiazepines
B) Antipyretics
C) Cardiac monitoring
D) Albuterol administration
C
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a. Apply a lotion containing a topical anesthetic and aloe vera. b. Apply a dry sterile dressing. c. Apply an antibiotic ointment. d. Apply a plastic bag full of ice to the skin of the affected area.
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A. acute cardiac ischemia B. inferior wall MI C. P waves before each QRS D. R wave progression
The ten personality disorders are divided into ________ classifications or clusters
A) five B) four C) two D) three
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false