An IV dispenses 1,000 mL of solution over an 8-hour period. How much solution is dispensed in 1 hour?

Forming a general impression is essential in the assessment of any patient because it:

A) indicates whether or not a primary assessment is required. B) helps to determine the clinical status of a patient. C) determines the stability or instability of a patient. D) reveals the injuries the patient has suffered.

Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration?

a. The lungs may appear smaller than they really are. b. The heart may appear less dense then it really is. c. The ribs may appear more horizontal than normal. d. The heart may appear larger than it really is.