During your assessment of a patient with blunt chest trauma, you note that the patient has shallow breathing and paradoxical movement of the left chest wall. you should:

Lordosis can often be prevented by strengthening core muscles in the abdominals and back. a. true b. false

Which side effect should be assesed by the nurse when administering aminophylline?

Mason joined the water polo team at his school. as part of his conditioning, mason's coach requires a 25-minute run during practice. mason's heart rate reaches 125 beats per minute, but his target heart rate zone is 138—183 beats per minute. what should mason do to get the most benefit for his heart? increase the amount of time he runs increase the speed at which he runs decrease the amount of time he runs decrease the speed at which he runs