For ordering a laboratory test, which of the following information is required?
a. preferred vein from which to draw the specimen
b. patient's name and unique identifier
c. nurse's name who is in charge of the patient
d. patient's marital status
B
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A) release one edge of the occlusive dressing. B) press gently on his chest to relieve the pressure. C) position the patient on his uninjured side. D) increase the oxygen flow to the nonrebreather mask.
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A. acute myocardial infarction or angina pectoris B. a dysfunction in the left side of the patient's heart C. high blood pressure that is increasing cardiac workload D. abnormalities in the heart's electrical conduction system