A liquid with a flashpoint below 73.4 F (<23 C) and an initial boiling point at or above 95 F (>35 C) defines

A defect in the area of the umbilicus that results in herniation of the abdominal contents is a(n) _______________

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You are assessing an elderly patient who was just released from the hospital following surgery to replace a knee joint. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath, sharp pain with breathing, and is anxious. Vital signs are: blood pressure 90/66, pulse 110, rate 34. The BEST treatment for this patient is to:

A) administer oxygen, establish an IV, and rapidly infuse fluids. B) have the patient re-breathe CO2 from a paper bag until ventilations decrease. C) administer oxygen, establish an IV, and keep TKO unless needed. D) begin positive pressure ventilation via BVM using 100 percent oxygen.