Which of the following has likely occurred if Mr. King, says his suture area is red, swollen, and has "white stuff" in it?

a. Normal granulation
b. Infection
c. Exudation
d. Systemic effect

b

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The cerebral hemispheres contain the:

A) parietal lobe. B) frontal lobe. C) occipital lobe. D) all of the above.

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A patient complaining of shortness of breath and a history of asthma has the following vital signs: pulse, 96; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 132/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 92% on room air. Mild wheezing is noted bilaterally, and the patient states that she has run out of her rescue inhaler (albuterol). Regarding the patient's respiratory status, how should you initially administer oxygen?

A) 2 lpm through a nasal cannula
B) 4 lpm through a nasal cannula
C) 12 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
D) 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask

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