When treating a patient who has had a seizure, the most important aspect of providing care is to:
A) ensure that the patient does not bite his or her tongue.
B) identify the type and duration of seizure, as well as a history of seizures.
C) provide high-concentration oxygen to ensure adequate oxygenation of the brain.
D) assess for and manage any life-threatening condition found.
D
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Which of the following patients with lymphedema should be treated with compression?
A. A patient with left upper extremity stage 1 mild lymphedema with an ABI of 0.6 B. A patient with bilateral lower extremity stage 2 moderate lymphedema with an ABI of 0.9 C. A patient with right upper extremity stage 2 moderate lymphedema with an ABI of 0.7 D. All of the above
In the setting of poor perfusion, ____ should be applied.
A. pressure bandaging B. analgesia C. high-flow, high-concentration oxygen D. continuous positive airway pressure