If someone in an accident suffered severe burns as well as hemorrhage, they would be at high risk for
A. volume depletion.
B. hypotonic hydration.
C. volume excess.
D. hypotonic dehydration.
Answer: A
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You are an EMT and arrive at the scene of an opioid overdose. The overdose victim is breathing extremely slowly and shallowly. When you arrive at the ER, you report that the medical team should watch out for signs of
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