You are providing care to an adult patient with congestive heart failure, who is complaining of respiratory distress. You missed diagnosed patient as having pneumonia and begin standard treatment. Which of the following would be the most detrimental result of your incorrect field impression? A. Decreased alveolar oxygen exchange. B. Nitroglycerin induced hypotension. C. no improvement with CPAP use.

You are providing care to an adult patient with congestive heart failure, who is complaining of respiratory distress. You missed diagnosed patient as having pneumonia and begin standard treatment. Which of the following would be the most detrimental result of your incorrect field impression? A. Decreased alveolar oxygen exchange. B. Nitroglycerin induced hypotension. C. no improvement with CPAP use.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter25: Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Section: Chapter Questions

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