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dalyningkenk

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The purpose of administering humidified oxygen in the treatment of asthma is to:
 
  a. dilate the bronchi.
  b. avoid drying of mucus secretions in the airway.
  c. increase the respiratory rate.
  d. correct alveolar dehydration.

Question 2

A loud, harsh sound over the trachea on auscultation with a stethoscope suggests:
 
  A) bronchoconstriction .
  B) normal air movement.
  C) pneumothorax.
  D) foreign body obstruction.


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annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

B


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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