A 48-year-old patient with an extensive smoking history usua…

A 48-year-old patient with an extensive smoking history usually coughs out about 20 mL of sputum every day. The patient developed a “chest cold” 4 days ago and has noticed increased shortness of breath and thicker secretions. What should be done at this time?

Which of the following would be recommended for the manageme…

Which of the following would be recommended for the management of an adult with a severe flail chest? Pain management                                       Positive end expiratory pressure-PEEP    Mechanical ventilation Lung expansion protocol