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What does a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order signify?
What does a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order signify?
- The patient wishes to be intubated only in emergency situations
- The patient does not wish to be intubated (correct)
- The patient prefers non-invasive ventilation over intubation
- The patient wants intubation without mechanical ventilation
What is the recommended intervention for hypovolemia indicated by a decreased central venous pressure (CVP)?
What is the recommended intervention for hypovolemia indicated by a decreased central venous pressure (CVP)?
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Fluid therapy (correct)
- Diuretic therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the characteristic symptom of orthopnea?
What is the characteristic symptom of orthopnea?
- Difficulty breathing during physical activity
- Difficulty breathing except in the upright position (correct)
- Difficulty breathing in any position
- Difficulty breathing while lying down
What is the primary cause of peripheral edema?
What is the primary cause of peripheral edema?
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What does the presence of ascites indicate?
What does the presence of ascites indicate?
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