The Nurse Would Perform Close Respiratory Assessment for a Client

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse would perform close respiratory assessment for a client with inhalation injuries because lung tissue injury resulting from inhalation of smoke is caused by

• A) anoxia from lowered blood oxygen content.
• B) carbon monoxide poisoning.
• C) chemical action on lung tissues.
• D) heat damage from superheated air.

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