Which of the following are potential hazards or complications of incentive spirometry? 1. Pulmonary barotrauma 2. Decreased cardiac output 3. Respiratory alkalosis 4. Fatigue
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
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Which document is the best source for information about the chemical makeup of a substance, the potential hazards it presents, appropriate first aid, and other pertinent safe-handling data?
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