Those with an asthenic body habitus have a slight build with a long, narrow, and shallow thorax that is wider more superiorly
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. two to four b. four to six c. six to eight d. eight to ten
You are administering positive pressure ventilation to an elderly male with a history of advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following must you keep in mind as you care for this patient?
A) Too forceful ventilations may rupture the lung tissue and cause a pneumothorax. B) High concentrations of oxygen will damage the lungs and must be avoided. C) Ventilations must be given with greater force to overcome natural stiffening of the rib cage. D) Positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen is contraindicated for this patient.