All of the following statements about the physical assessment of a patient with an acute asthma attack are true EXCEPT:
a. sleepiness or stupor indicates severe hypercarbia, hypoxia, and acidosis.
b. the disappearance of wheezing during a severe asthma attack is a good sign, because it indicates that bronchospasm has stopped.
c. tenting of the skin and dryness of the mucous membranes can indicate dehydration due to the asthma attack.
d. young children may not show the positional preferences of older children.
b
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A) Bumetanide. B) Furosemide. C) Torsemide. D) Triamterene.
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A) Lack of air bags in the car B) Difficulty turning is head to the right C) External damage to the car is significant D) Death of the car's driver
Any curvature either toward or away from the contact area is a/an:
A. embrasure B. periodontal curve C. occlusal arch D. interproximal space
Which of the following drugs must be diluted in juice or water prior to administration?
A) Singulair B) SSKI C) Flonase D) Rhinocort