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NCLEX-RN Exam - Question 35


Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims. The first organ that sustains irreversible damage after submersion in water is the:

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The brain is the first organ to sustain irreversible damage after submersion in water because it is highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation. Irreversible damage to the cerebral neurons can occur within a few minutes of hypoxia, making the brain the most critical organ in near-drowning situations.

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HusseinKeyowOption: D
Aug 13, 2023

Answer D

cnhenriOption: B
Aug 31, 2023

The brain is most sensitive to oxygen deprivation

Sami_12Option: B
Sep 1, 2023

Answer B

CrysieOption: D
Oct 17, 2023

Answer D

Pom_24Option: B
Feb 22, 2024

Answer B