What Should the Emergency Department Nurse Anticipate on the Initial

question 24

Multiple Choice

What should the emergency department nurse anticipate on the initial assessment of a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning?

• A) Blood pressure will be low.
• B) Oxygen saturation will be low.
• C) Mucous membranes will be blue.
• D) Respirations will be less than 10 breaths/min.

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