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You are caring for a 25-year-old male patient that has been shot once in the head.The patient is in extremis (near the point of death) with a noticeable breathing pattern that alternates between no breathing and fast breathing.Your understanding of pathophysiology leads you to believe the breathing pattern may be due to damage to the section of his brain responsible for respiratory control,also known as the:
Intubated Patient
A person who has had a tube inserted into their trachea to maintain an open airway, typically for mechanical ventilation.
Music
An art form and cultural activity that involves the creation of sounds organized in time, typically through the use of rhythm, melody, and harmony.
Distraction Technique
A method used to divert an individual's attention away from negative or painful stimuli to reduce anxiety or discomfort.
Right Hemicolectomy
A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the right portion of the colon, often due to cancer or inflammatory diseases.
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