Why has the nurse asked you to be sure to give Mr. Davis special mouth care?
What will be an ideal response?
People with emphysema breathe through their mouths. Mouth breathing and inhaling oxygen will make his mouth dry. Helping Mr. Davis rinse his mouth frequently and encouraging him to drink fluids will help decrease the thickness of the secretions.
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a. basic benefit descriptions. b. physician responsibilities. c. major medical benefits. d. accident coverage.
What is the clinical significance of ALA-positive, gram-negative coccobacilli in a sputum culture?
A) Significant if it is hemolytic on horse blood agar B) Potential pathogen C) Normal flora D) Further testing is needed to assess significance
What does the acronym EDI stand for?
What will be an ideal response?
The root trunk of the maxillary first premolar is _________________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).