A 45 Y. O. female complains of her distal index, middle, and…
A 45 Y. O. female complains of her distal index, middle, and 4th fingers turning white in response to the cold. Upon warming the fingers, they become red and painful. The radial pulse is +1 bilaterally. The most likely diagnosis is:
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A nurse hears the high pressure alarm on a ventilator for a patient with recent chest trauma. The settings on the ventilator are: Mode A/C, rate 14, 650 Vt, FiO2 40%, and PEEP 10. What should the nurse assess to ascertain the potential cause of the alarm? Select all that apply.
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