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justinmsk

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse observes that the patient is using intercostal muscles for breathing. Adult males normally use which muscles for breathing?
 
  1) Sternocleidomastoid
  2) Thoracic
  3) Abdominal
  4) Cervical

Question 2

Considering the patient's diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the nurse assesses for signs and symptoms of hypoxia. What may alert the nurse to early signs and symptoms of hypoxia?
 
  1) Change in mental status
  2) Cyanosis
  3) Tachycardia
  4) Clubbing


bookworm410

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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