You have been called for a patient who suddenly became confused. Which of these assessment findings should concern you most?

A) Blood pressure of 110/72 mmHg
B) Pupils fully dilated and sluggishly reactive to light
C) Heart rate of 180 beats/min but regular
D) Blood glucose level of 72 mg/dL

C) Heart rate of 180 beats/min but regular

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A 60 year-old male has just been extubated following coronary artery bypass grafting. His chest X-ray demonstrates platelike infiltrates with scattered densities and he is noted to have decreased chest expansion with an increased respiratory rate. Which of the following treatments should be recommended for this patient?

A. diuretics B. antibiotics C. lung expansion therapy D. thoracentesis

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