You are on scene with a 16-year-old female who is hyperventilating at a rate of 70. she has a history of anxiety and is very worked up. vitals are as follows: bp 152/94, pulse 136 strong and regular, spo2 99% room air, etco2 of 15mmhg. for the acid-base imbalance this patient is experiencing, where is the compensation coming from?

Saved if you often notice flakes of dead skin on your shirt, you may have dandruff. if so,

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Which if the following best explains why third-degree burns are less painful than second degree burns