Which one of the following statements is TRUE about vital signs obtained on a patient with nausea and vomiting?
A) The vital signs will help to determine the relative stability or instability of the patient.
B) The vital signs will allow the AEMT to diagnose the cause of the nausea and vomiting.
C) The patient's complaint will be significant only if the vital signs are abnormal.
D) If the vital signs are within normal limits, it is safe to let the patient refuse transport.
A
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A) insert the tube 2 cm beyond the cuff. B) take appropriate standard precautions. C) lubricate the tube before insertion. D) use a tracheostomy tube of the same size.
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