The stinger of a wasp is evident in the left thigh of a female who states that she is allergic to bees and has a Epi-pen for such occasions. She states that the sting occurred 2 hours ago and she just now noticed that the stinger remains in place. She did not take her epinephrine and appears asymptomatic for an allergic reaction. At this time, you would:
A) administer the epinephrine.
B) remove the stinger as taught.
C) apply a warm pack to the sting site.
D) attempt identification of the wasp.
B
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peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is 56 cm H2O, plateau pressure (Pplateau) is 40 cm H2O, exhaled tidal volume (VT) is 650 mL, and positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is 10 cm H2O. a. 14.1 mL/cm H2O b. 16.3 mL/cm H2O c. 21.7 mL/cm H2O d. 40.6 mL/cm H2O
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Anticholinergic drugs should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac __________, hypertension, hypotension, and liver dysfunction
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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