Twenty-four hours after a patient was intubated, she develops a fever of 99.9°F, a right lower lobe infiltrate, and her white blood cell count is 12,000 per mm3. The respiratory therapist should recommend

A. antiviral therapy.
B. blood transfusion.
C. SABA by small volume nebulizer.
D. antibiotic therapy.

Answer: D. antibiotic therapy.

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Which of the following "paper bag syndrome" injuries may occur due to sudden compression of the thorax or abdomen?

A) Pulmonary and myocardial contusions B) Pneumothorax and diaphragmatic rupture C) Cardiac tamponade and aortic dissection D) Pneumothorax and myocardial contusion

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________ are reported every time the patient receives treatment for an injury

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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