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elizabeth18

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on: Jul 18, 2018
An air embolus in the right atrium is corrected by placing the patient in the right lateral position.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Endoscopy is only used to visualize body cavities and structures so that a diagnosis can be obtained.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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sarajane1989

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
In the event of an air embolus, the patient should be immediately placed in a left lateral position. Air may be removed through a catheter inserted into the right atrium of the heart. Removing air from the heart is called the Durant procedure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Endoscopy is used to visualize structures and to obtain specimens for pathologic examination.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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