You are treating a patient who complains of altered mental status, shortness of breath, and chest pain. A paramedic has just administered a medication that causes the sympathetic nervous system to increase its influence in the body. Which finding should you anticipate after this treatment?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Decreased heart rate
D) Increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
A) Increased heart rate
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a. pulling the Teflon catheter through or over the needle after you have advanced it into the vein. b. accidental arterial puncture. c. inflammation of the vein. d. a blood clot caused by the injury to the vessel wall.
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Lipophilic membranes are described as ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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