Which one of the following is an appropriate treatment for a patient who is severely hypothermic?
A) Having the patient take a hot water bath
B) Removing wet clothing
C) Massaging the extremities
D) Having the patient walk around
B
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A. More heat is lost. B. The fire burns hotter. C. Less heat remains available to increase temperature. D. More heat remains available to speed the combustion reaction.
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What is the most important prerequisite for weaning a patient from ventilatory support?
a. Improvement in the original problem re-quiring mechanical ventilation b. Assurance that the patient's ventilatory demand exceeds the patient's capacity c. Objective evidence indicating good res-piratory muscle endurance d. Ability to maintain adequate oxygenation with an FiO2 less than 0.4
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