In which position would you expect a patient with severe dyspnea to be found?
A) Prone
B) Supine
C) Fowler's
D) Lateral recumbent
Ans: C) Fowler's
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A. clean the wounds with sterile water. B. be alert for underlying injuries. C. give a 500 mL crystalloid bolus. D. transport to a local trauma center.
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a. Increase the hygroscopic condenser hu-midifier temperature. b. Reassess the patient's secretions over the next 24 to 48 hr. c. Replace the hygroscopic condenser hu-midifier with a new one. d. Switch the patient to a large-volume heated humidifier.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false