A 47 years old man was admitted to the hospital having been found slumped on the

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Answer A- during the breathing part of abcde approach SNORING and GURGLING noises were heard which indicates the presence of airway secretions that are caused by patient's inability to cough sufficiently or take a deep breath.These sounds suggests partial but significant airway obstruction.

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A 47 years old man was admitted to the hospital having been found slumped on the pavement after a night out. he is making snoring noises and the nurse is concerned that his airway may be compromised. on assessment of the patient using the ABCDE approach, harsh gurgling noise are audible each time he breathes. observing the patient from the end bed, what features might make you suspect a partial airway obstruction?

A. Noises such as snoring , gurgling

B. slurred speech, cough

c. wheezing , tachypnoe

d. Dyspnoea, cyanosi

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A- during the breathing part of abcde approach SNORING and GURGLING noises were heard which indicates the presence of airway secretions that are caused by patient's inability to cough sufficiently or take a deep breath.These sounds suggests partial but significant airway obstruction.

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