To suppress a gag reflex, the patient must continue breathing during the exposure of the radiograph and must be told not to hold the breath
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. A gag reflex is often stimulated by a sense of not being able to breathe. Explain this to the patient and together plan a breathing exercise that the patient can concentrate on during placement of the image receptor.
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The examination of the neck should include which of the following assessments?
a. Assessing the ABCs b. Auscultation of breath sounds c. Inspection for swelling, bruising, or inflammation d. Percussing to determine density
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The target heart rate range is
a. 200-220% of the client's resting heart rate. b. determined by subtracting the client's age from 220. c. 70-85% of the client's recovery heart rate. d. 70-85% of the client's age-predicted maximum heart rate.
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