Dr. Smith examined Tom Thomas's nasal area. Dr. Smith noted a narrowing of the nasal vestibule. This condition is known as ____________________.?

Which of the following provide a structural member that can carry loads across greater spans more economically than beams?

A. Steel arches B. Steel trusses C. Rigid frames D. Steel columns

A client with a pulmonary embolus has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) values: pH, 7.49; partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2), 60 mm Hg; partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2), 30 mm Hg; bicarbonate (HCO3-) 25 mEq/L. What should the nurse do first?

a) Instruct the client to breathe into a paper bag. b) Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as prescribed. c) Auscultate breath sounds bilaterally every 4 hours. d) Encourage the client to deep-breathe and cough every 2 hours.