When assessing an adult patient with difficulty breathing, which of these signs or symptoms would be of most immediate concern?

A) Temperature of 101.3°F
B) Blue coloration to the lips
C) Rate between 20 and 24 breaths/min
D) Cyanosis to the fingernails


B) Blue coloration to the lips

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A) legislative B) constitutional C) common D) administrative

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Match each term to the following conditions.

A. diabetes B. multiple sclerosis C. Alzheimer’s disease D. bilateral amputation of both legs E. head injury with brain damage F. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome G. cancer

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Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. 200,000 units of penicillin must be prepared from a 150,000 units in 2 mL strength solution. How many mL are needed?A.      1.2 mLB.      1.8 mLC.      2.3 mLD.      2.7 mL

What will be an ideal response?

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Hematology is the study of the muscles involved in blood production.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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