A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department Following a Motor

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident.The patient is unconscious and has a broken jaw,a broken nose,and facial lacerations.The patient's breath sounds are diminished,and the health care provider suspects atelectasis.Frequent suctioning is required to clear the airway.Oxygen saturation levels range from 70% to 75%.The nurse recognizes that this patient most likely will have which type of ventilatory device ordered?

• A)Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
• B)Bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP)
• C)Nasal cannula
• D)Mechanical ventilation

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