What is the first stage of the patient encounter??

Stage 3 of meaningful use focuses on:

A) data capture. B) data sharing. C) advance clinical processes D) improved outcomes,

Why do vasodilators administered via the intravenous route cause an increase in intrapulmonary shunting and a decreased Pao2?

A. because they come in contact with all the vessels of both systemic and pulmonary vasculatures B. because they often cause pooling of venous blood in the systemic venous circulation C. because they dilate vessels of both ventilated and unventilated alveoli in the pulmonary vasculature D. because they cause a decreased cardiac output as an untoward effect