Your patient is a 48-year-old male with a history of COPD. He presents in obvious respiratory distress and states that he is coughing up a lot of mucus. His airway is patent, and he is breathing 18 times per minute. You notice labored breathing and accessory muscle use. You should:
A) suction the airway.
B) have the patient cough vigorously to dislodge any mucus.
C) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
D) provide positive pressure ventilation.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is NOT a confounder for the BNP assay?
A. Infusion of Nesiritide® B. Patient in renal failure C. Patients with multiple sclerosis D. Patients with cirrhosis
Circulation problems can cause:
A) Alzheimer's disease. B) retirement. C) impaired mental functions. D) none of the above.
What is the primary function of leukocytes?
a. protection against invading microrganisms b. transport of nutrients c. body temperature regulation d. clot formation