A 34-year-old man has overdosed on an unknown drug and is unresponsive. His is breathing six times per minute and shallow. He has cyanosis around his lips and nail beds and he is cool to the touch. His breath sounds are diminished but clear. You should recognize which of the following conditions?

A) Hypoxia
B) Tachypnea
C) Apnea
D) Dyspnea

A

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Within a hospital setting, which step will help prevent medication errors?

A) Encourage informal reporting systems. B) Reduce number of patients in each unit. C) Accept only non-Medicaid patients. D) Provide adequate staffing.

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