When administering IV fluid boluses to an elderly patient in shock, it is especially important to monitor his or her:
A) lung sounds.
B) mental status.
C) pulse rate.
D) blood pressure.
Answer: A) lung sounds.
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A. caffeine B. diet rich in colorful vegetables C. diet rich in cooked vegetables D. medications
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A) red. B) pale. C) yellow. D) cyanotic.
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A. Emergency B. Seminar C. Holiday D. All of these are correct.