Some patients may have a financial ________, another individual who is authorized to sign the patient's check on his or her behalf

You are completing your patient care report and are using the acronym CHEATED to guide you. In this acronym, the letter A indicates:

a. age. b. address. c. assessment. d. actions taken.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding a patient with severe respiratory distress?

A) Cellular metabolism without adequate oxygen creates an alkalotic state. B) Supporting an open airway is usually sufficient to reverse respiratory distress. C) A blocked airway is the most common cause of respiratory emergencies. D) Altered mental status may be a sign of exhaustion and impending failure.