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schs14

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A patient at a mountain ski resort presents to you with notable shortness of breath. She denies any past medical history and takes no medications. Your assessment reveals crackles to the bases of both lungs. After applying oxygen, you realize that the key to helping this patient improve is to:
 
  A) remove to a lower altitude.
  B) administer albuterol by a metered-dose inhaler.
  C) place her in a supine position with legs elevated.
  D) position her in a left lateral recumbent position.

Question 2

A mnemonic for remembering the steps for determining the history of present illness is:
 
  A) SAMPLE.
  B) HEENT.
  C) ABCDE.
  D) OPQRST.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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