The Patient Is Admitted with Shortness of Breath and Chest

question 14

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with shortness of breath and chest discomfort.Which of the following laboratory values could account for the patient's symptoms?

• A) Hemoglobin level of 8.0
• B) Hematocrit level of 45%
• C) Red blood cell count of 5.0 million/mm³
• D) Pulse oximetry of 90%

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Definitions:

Apical Heart Rate

The heart rate measured at the apex of the heart, often used as a more accurate measurement.

Newborn Infant

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Respirations

The process of breathing, which includes the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide, essential for life.

Obstetrician

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