What can you do to help prevent respiratory complications when a resident is immobile?
What will be an ideal response?
You can provide the resident with fluids to drink, position the resident so her or his lungs can expand, and encourage the resident to take deep breaths.
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A patient with hypoglycemia will often present with which of the following signs/symptoms?
A. Pale, cool, and clammy skin B. Hypertension C. Deep, rapid respirations D. Warm, red, and dry skin
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How does oxygen contribute to the burning process?
A. Oxygen is flammable and adds to the fuel load. B. Oxygen contributes to the self-heating of materials C. Oxygen is the primary oxidizing agent in most fires. D. Oxygen drives the self-sustained chemical reactions.
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