Which of the following is the major concern when sending medical reports via e-mail?

Your patient is a 42-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse who is in severe distress with dysphagia and hematemesis. You note that he is becoming lethargic and is having trouble keeping his head up. His skin is cool and clammy. HR = 138, BP = 82/56, RR = 8, SaO2 = 90%. Proper treatment of this patient would include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) IV of NS with fluid challenge. B) aggressive suctioning of the airway and intubation. C) dopamine infusion. D) placing the patient in shock position.

Which of the following are necessary to ensure a valid single-breath diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO) test result?

1. Two or more acceptable tests should be averaged. 2. Breath-hold time should be between 3 and 5 sec. 3. Corrections for hemoglobin (Hb) and COHb should be included. 4. The maneuvers should be reproducible to within 10%. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4