During VS, the ventilator frequency and ____ are determined by the triggering effort of the patient.

A patient is complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following will provide you with the most immediately useful information?

A) Checking for discoloration of the tongue B) Asking about any unusual taste in the mouth C) Asking about the presence of coffee-grounds emesis D) Finding out about any unusual stress in the patient's life

What is the percent of transferrin saturation and UIBC in a patient with a serum iron of 85 mcg (?g)/dL and a TIBC of 280 ug/dL?

a. 45%; 280 mcg/dL b. 30%; 195 mcg/dL c. 55%; 195 mcg/dL d. 32%; 280 mcg/dL