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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Comatose

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose and on a ventilator.When s/he enters the room,s/he notices that the patient's trachea has shifted toward the left side of the patient's neck,and s/he has become tachycardic.S/he assesses the patient's blood pressure and notes that it is 84/38.The nurse calls for help,having recognized that the patient has developed which of the following conditions?


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US

Abbreviation for the United States, a country in North America.

Conditioned Response

The automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus.

Gun-Shy Dog

A term used to describe a dog that is afraid of loud noises, such as gunfire or fireworks, often due to lack of exposure or negative experiences.

Balloon Bursts

The sudden rupture of a balloon due to pressure, often used metaphorically to indicate a sudden failure or end.

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