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Author Question: The purpose of the Passy-Muir valve is to A) enable a ventilator patient to breathe. B) enable a ... (Read 116 times)

tiara099

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The purpose of the Passy-Muir valve is to
 A) enable a ventilator patient to breathe.
  B) enable a tracheostomy patient to speak.
  C) assist a laryngectomee to swallow.
  D) measure the oxygen in a breathing tube.

Question 2

Body defenses against infection include
 A) fingernails and toenails.
  B) hair on the head.
  C) mucous membranes.
  D) nonintact skin.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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