Following an earthquake, a client who was rescued from a collapsed building is seen in the emergency department. he has blunt trauma to the thorax and abdomen. the nursing observation that most suggests the client is bleeding is: a) orthostatic hypotension. b) a prolonged partial thromboplastin time (ptt).c) diminished breath sounds. d) a recent history of warfarin (coumadin) usage.

Which condition is indication of a rapid pules breathing low blood pressure and rapid shallow or inadequate breathinga seizure chockingshockpoisoning

Using a muscle's full range of motion will result in which of the following? a. muscle imbalance b. increased strength to the entire muscle c. the muscle not being strengthened d. reduced joint flexibility

A62-year-old man is being treated for an acute myocardial infarction. he originally came to the ed with substernal chest pain and diaphoresis. given his risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, tobacco use, and family history, he is considered high risk. an ecg in the ed reveals a left-bundle branch pattern, and cardiac enzymes are elevated slightly. after a focused evaluation in the ed, the patient receives iv thrombolytics. although his bundle branch pattern never resolves, the patient is chest pain-free and haemodynamically stable after thrombolysis. two days later, however, the patient reports episodes of recurrent chest discomfort and shortness of breath overnight. in evaluating for potential myocardial reinfarction, which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic test? - creatinine kinase- dynamic ecg changes- lactate dehydrogenase- myoglobin levels- troponin i level