You are caring for a 66-year-old male who is severely dehydrated. Given this condition, you would recognize which of the following related to the cardiovascular system?
A) Difficulty of the hemoglobin in carrying oxygen
B) Decreased ability of oxygen to diffuse from the lungs to the blood
C) Decreased production of white blood cells
D) Decreased blood volume available for circulation
D
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What will be an ideal response?
Which one of the following signs suggests that your patient is suffering from severe hypothermia?
A) Shivering stops. B) Respiration increases. C) Heart rate increases. D) Blood vessels dilate.
In what clinical condition has pressure-controlled ventilation with a prolonged inspiratory time been shown to be helpful?
a. ARDS/acute lung injury b. Pulmonary embolism c. Bilateral pneumonia d. Severe pulmonary fibrosis
For short-stay hospitals, the______ (ALOS) is less than 30 days.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).