Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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Joe is a 5 year old recently diagnosed with asthma. Upon assessing the child, the nurse finds the following in the chart data. Which of the following indicate severe asthma requiring immediate care?
Question 84 options:
Being unaware of the day of the week
Respiratory rate >36/ minute
Oxygen saturation of 94% on room air
Speaking 4-5 word sentences
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