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jayhills49

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, cyanosis, and tachycardia is an indication of
 
  a. hypovolemic shock.
  b. dehiscence.
  c. atelectasis.
  d. pulmonary embolus.

Question 2

Which early postoperative observation is abnormal and should be reported immediately?
 
  a. Emesis that is red
  b. Complaint of feeling cold
  c. Nausea
  d. Complaint of pain


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yeungji

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

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Sudden chest pain combined with dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, diaphoresis, and hypotension is a sign of pulmonary embolism.

Answer to Question 2

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Any emesis that is red should be reported immediately.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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