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ycow [4]
2 years ago
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A 50-year-old woman presents with acute respiratory distress while eating. Upon your arrival, you note that she is conscious, co

ughing, and wheezing between coughs. Further assessment reveals that her skin is pink and moist. In addition to transporting her to the hospital, you should: Select one:
Medicine
1 answer:
spayn [35]2 years ago
6 0

You should encourage her to cough and closely monitor her condition.

<h3>What is acute respiratory distress?</h3>

Acute respiratory distress is defined as the accumulation of fluid in the lungs which deprives the lungs from oxygen and nutrients.

The major causes of Acute respiratory distress are:

  • accidentally inhaling vomit, smoke or toxic chemicals and

  • severe chest injury.

Therefore as a first aid treatment before transportation of the patient to the hospital, encourage her to cough out as much food or liquid products from the lungs and closely monitor the progress.

Learn more about respiratory system here:

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