Which of the following patients that have been TASERed do NOT meet the acceptable criteria to remove the TASER darts? A) A patient with a heart rate of 105/min B) A patient with a room SpO₂ of 96 percent C) A patient with the TASER dart embedded in the URQ of the abdomen D) A patient with the TASER dart embedded in the neck

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A TASER dart embedded in the neck is considered a high-risk location and should only be removed by a healthcare provider, especially if there is a risk of injury to the carotid artery or other vital structures. Patients with TASER darts embedded in other locations may have the darts removed if they are hemodynamically stable and have no other contraindications. A heart rate of 105/min and a room SpO2 of 96 percent are within normal ranges and would not be considered contraindications for removing TASER darts. The location of the TASER dart in the URQ of the abdomen is not specified as a contraindication but may pose a risk of injury to underlying structures that require evaluation by a healthcare provider.

Which of the Following Patients That Have Been TASERed Do