A 23-year-old male struck his face on the steering wheel after he struck another car from behind. His nose is deformed and actively bleeding. In his care, which of the following would be a priority?
A) Making one attempt to realign the nose
B) Packing the nares with sterile gauze
C) Suctioning the airway to keep it free of blood
D) Pinching the nose to control hemorrhage
C
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A) Administer fluids aggressively regardless of the patient's blood pressure. B) Do not administer fluids unless the patient's blood pressure drops below 60 mmHg, because the administration of fluids leads to increased cerebral edema. C) Administer fluids as needed to maintain a systolic blood pressure above 90 mmHg. D) The use of hypertonic fluids is indicated to maintain vascular volume while reducing tissue edema.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the name of the connective tissue that forms the umbilical ligament and is used for traction in radical cystectomy?
a. urachus b. symphysis c. vas deferens d. diastasis recti
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