A 2-year-old patient is awake and in respiratory distress with stridorous respirations. His airway is patent and pulses rapid. Vital signs are pulse, 144 beats/min; respirations, 28 breaths/min; SpO2, 93% on room air; and temperature, 101°F. The patient has no medical history, although diabetes runs in the family. Appropriate care for this patient would include:
A) High-concentration oxygen by mask
B) Checking blood sugar
C) Blow-by oxygen that is humidified
D) Providing aspirin for fever
C) Blow-by oxygen that is humidified
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A) 1,000 B) 47.2 C) 14.6 D) 33.3
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A severe fracture in which the symphysis is torn apart and that is frequently associated with disruption of both sacroiliac joints is termed:
A) open book fracture. B) hip fracture. C) pubis fracture. D) cavernous fracture.
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