What is hematogenous spread?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
- Most common route of sarcoma metastasis
- Most commonly involves veins where cancer cells invade
- The cancer cells follow venous blood flow
- Lungs & liver most involved
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What is the BEST explanation of why a patient who experiences a syncopal episode regains consciousness after falling?
A. The supine position allows more blood to perfuse the brain. B. The act of falling causes the heart rate to decrease. C. The trauma of falling causes the blood glucose level to increase. D. The seizure stops once the patient is supine.
Which statement about CVP is true?
a. A manometer is used and positioned level to the patient's right atrium. b. Normal readings are 8 to 12 mm Hg. c. CVP readings can be taken using a radial artery catheter. d. Taking a breath can create positive pressure and alter the CVP.