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EY67

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The triage nurse's assessment of a girl who has been brought in by her frantic parents reveals that the girl is likely in anaphylaxis. After establishing a patent airway, what action should the emergency department care team prioritize?
 
  A) Nebulized administration of albuterol
  B) Parenteral administration of epinephrine
  C) IV administration of hydrocortisone
  D) Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin

Question 2

A trauma patient in the emergency department (ED) is showing signs of acute renal failure that the care team suspects are due to myoglobinuria. The ED nurse should recognize that these problems are most closely associated with what type of injury?
 
  A) Hemorrhage
  B) Severe lacerations
  C) Crush injury
  D) Blunt force trauma


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dmurph1496

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


EY67

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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