You are ventilating an 85-year-old male without difficulty. A nurse tells you that the patient has dentures. To ensure a good mask seal, you should:
A) use an infant mask over the nose. B) remove the dentures.
C) leave the dentures in place. D) tape the dentures in place.
C
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
Name and describe the five functions of Qi
What will be an ideal response?
Health Professions
Once you have established with reasonable certainty that your patient is suffering from a behavioral emergency, which of the following is the best course of action?
A) Begin intense individual counseling with the patient. B) There is no need to assess for medical conditions if the patient does not have a history of past medical problems. C) Attempt to determine if there is a possible physical cause for the patient's behavior. D) Establish the best way to restrain the patient before he has the opportunity to become violent.
Health Professions