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A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department Comatose and Apneic

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A patient is admitted to the emergency department comatose and apneic with suspected head and neck injuries after falling from a roof. Which equipment will the nurse anticipate needing for emergency airway maintenance?


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Information or materials presented in court to support or refute a claim or argument within a legal case.

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The consistent and seamless provision of care for a patient over time and across different healthcare settings.

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