An 88-year-old female was seen in the physician's office complaining of dyspnea, dizziness, orthopnea, elevated temperature, and a cough. Lung auscultation revealed
crackles over the right bronchus. CXR revealed fluid in the RUL. The patient was sent
to the hospital with an admitting diagnosis of pneumonia. Vital signs upon admission
were temperature 102°F, pulse 100 BPM and rapid, respirations 24 breaths/min and
labored, blood pressure 180/110. She was treated with IV antibiotics and IPPB. She
responded well to treatment and was released home to her family with oral antibiotics
on the third day.
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answer: 900

explanation:

answer: no, they are not.*

although rubber bands that contain excessive amounts of dye, toxins, or additives are sometimes toxic, most rubber bands do not cause any health issues. since they are typically made of latex, (a natural substance that is extracted from trees) they are not dangerous in any way if you chew them or accidentally ingest a piece of rubber band. however, chewing rubber bands does pose a choking hazard and is not a good habit to have.

*depending on the type of rubber band. the typical rubber bands that you see at stores are not toxic, but other types of rubber or latex that contains certain chemicals may be unhealthy and hazardous.