Assessment findings on an elderly patient with congestive heart failure indicate that her failing heart is causing fluid to collect and fill her alveoli. Based on this pathophysiology, for which pulmonary complication should the EMT treat the patient?

A) Decreased blood pressure
B) Collapse of the bronchi
C) Swelling of the tongue
D) Decreased gas exchange

D

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In order for sweating to be an effective cooling mechanism:

A. several layers of clothing must be worn. B. it must be able to evaporate from the body. C. the relative humidity must be above 90%. D. the body must produce at least 1 L per hour.

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