How do the lungs help us breathe? They pump oxygen through the blood vessels and carbon dioxide into the heart. They take in oxygen as we inhale and release carbon dioxide as we exhale. They take in oxygen as we inhale and release nutrients as we exhale. They take in nutrients as their muscles contract and release carbon dioxide as they rel

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.