Which of the following explains why a patient may experience difficulty breathing during anaphylaxis?
A) Allergens bind to hemoglobin, preventing it from carrying oxygen.
B) Swelling of the airway tissues causes difficulty breathing.
C) Allergens clump together and block blood flow through the lungs.
D) Swelling in the brain decreases the respiratory drive.
Question 2
Which of the following is a potential side effect of nitroglycerin?
A) Decreased blood pressure B) Difficulty breathing
C) Sudden increase in heart rate D) All of the above
Incentive spirometry. A portable incentive spirometer is useful for encouraging patients to exercise
Patient education
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Good ethical judgment comes from both learning and experience.