When you are caring for the dying patient, one objective should always be to
A. keep the patient as comfortable as possible.
B. provide resuscitation and aggressive care.
C. preserve vital organs for transplant.
D. assist with euthanasia if pain is intolerable.
Answer: A
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a. a 30-year-old man who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. b. a 60-year-old woman who smokes occasionally and is easily fatigued. c. a 70-year-old man with a 40-year history of alcohol use and heavy smoking. d. an 80-year-old man who has a very high intake of caffeinated beverages.
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The addition of which of the following shifts would be considered overtime and would be regulated by the Fair Labor Standard Act? Select all that apply. 1. 8-hour shift on Christmas Day 2. 10-hour shift 3. 6-hour shift 4. 5-hour shift 5. 9-hour shift
For continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, lead ____________________ is often the most commonly used lead
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.