A 21-year-old female patient is complaining of severe lower abdominal pain. She is pale and her skin is cool and sweaty. Her radial pulse is weak and rapid, her respirations are shallow and rapid, and her blood pressure is 100/78. You should suspect that her vital signs are due to:
A) early shock.
B) irreversible shock.
C) decompensation.
D) her pain.
C
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a. inverts and dorsiflexes the ankle. b. everts and dorsiflexes the ankle. c. inverts and plantarflexes the ankle. d. pronates and dorsiflexes the ankle.
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a. A deep laceration b. Hives resulting from an allergic reaction c. Difficulty breathing d. Ringing in the ears
Children about _______ years of age should start visiting the dental office for care
a. 2 to 6 b. 1 c. 8 d. 12
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