Which of the following guidelines applies to the prehospital administration of IV fluids in the patient with hemorrhagic shock?
A) Administer hypertonic saline solution or colloids at a keep-open rate.
B) Administer synthetic oxygen-carrying fluids as necessary to increase the level of consciousness.
C) Begin with a 2,000 mL bolus of isotonic crystalloid solution infused under pressure.
D) Administer isotonic crystalloid fluids only as necessary to maintain perfusion.
D
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A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas." B) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient." C) "The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury." D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).