You and Your Partner Respond to an Emergency Call Related

question 34

Multiple Choice

You and your partner respond to an emergency call related to a diver who ascended rapidly because he was running out of air in his tank. When he reached the top, he complained of sharp pain in his abdomen. You suspect the diver has an arterial gas embolism, but you've never had to treat one before. What should you do?

• A) Call the Divers Alert Network.
• B) Start an IV of normal saline.
• C) Place the patient in Fowler's position.
• D) Give the patient fruit juice to drink.

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