A patient with a suppressed cough mechanism:
A) should be intubated at once.
B) is at serious risk for aspiration.
C) often requires ventilation support.
D) will have a positive eyelash reflex
Answer: B) is at serious risk for aspiration.
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A) lung cancer. B) respiratory distress syndrome. C) loss of surfactant. D) emphysema. E) pneumothorax.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) sodium B) chloride C) potassium D) calcium E) zinc
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