A living will is one example of:
A) informed consent.
B) expressed consent.
C) implied consent.
D) an advance directive.
D
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Which of the following is the most suitable, flexible, and open-ended dispensing system on the market?
Unit-of-use system Point-of-sale system Repackaging system Batch repackaging system
The diagnostic radiography system consists of all of the following EXCEPT the:
A) radiographic tube. B) table. C) grid. D) control console.
A spontaneous breathing trial was initiated on an intubated, awake, and alert 70 kg (154 lb) patient. After 30 minutes on an FIO2 of 0.30, ABG results are as follows: pH 7.39, PaCO2 44 torr, PaO2 85 torr, and HCO3- 24 mEq/L. The patient's vital signs have remained stable throughout the trial. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
A. Maintain current therapy. B. Initiate NPPV. C. Add 5 cm H2O CPAP. D. Extubate the patient.