Which of the following factors will increase the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen?
A) fever
B) acidosis
C) decreased respiratory rate
D) hypocapnia
D
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using a mask? A) Tie the top ties behind the neck in a bow B) Do not let the mask hang around the neck C) Remove the mask with gloves on D) Avoid handling the mask by the strings
On auscultation of the lungs, a high-pitched sound is heard during expiration. This is consistent with:
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