You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by:
A) suctioning her airway as soon as she vomits.
B) providing high-concentration oxygen.
C) giving the patient aspirin prior to transport.
D) transporting in a semi-Fowler's position.
D
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A) Platelet fluid B) Hemoglobin C) Total body water D) Plasma
The _______ ducts deliver milk through openings in the nipples.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. J32.9, Z33.1 B. J32.2, Z33.1 C. J01.90, Z33.1 D. J01.20, Z33.1