An increased respiratory rate and depth can be caused by 

A. increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
B. decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
C. increased oxygen level in the blood.
D. increased pH in the blood.


A. increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Hospitals and physicians should have a written policy on file detailing staff procedures for release of patient information. The policy must reflect:

a. local and state law. b. federal law and HIPAA regulations. c. state and federal law. d. state law.

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The ________________________ is a document that is completed on the first visit to the patient's home. The document should include the patient's present illness, significant past history, review of all systems/physical assessment, medications, psychological, social, and economic factors, emergency plans, and skilled nursing performed that day, and incorporate the required OASIS data elements.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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