Which of the Following Actions Is Indicated When a Disparity

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is indicated when a disparity exists between SₚO₂,SₐO₂,and the clinical presentation of a patient?

• A) Move the probe to an alternate site to check for SₚO₂.
• B) Replace the pulse oximeter probe.
• C) Measure arterial oxygen saturation by CO-oximetry.
• D) Disregarding the SₐO₂.

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Definitions:

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist and academic known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the influence of the medical model within the mental health field, advocating for a more empathetic and patient-centered approach.

Samuel Cartwright

A 19th-century physician known for his work in the antebellum southern United States, controversially linked to descriptions of what he termed "diseases" of slaves.

Clifford Beers

An influential figure in the early mental health movement in the United States, known for his autobiography documenting his own mental illness and calling for reform.

Johann Weyer

A Renaissance physician who was among the first to argue against the persecution of witches, viewing them as individuals suffering from mental illness.