An elderly female fell and is now very confused. You are having a problem getting her past medical history. Her daughter states that she is typically alert and very well oriented. What is your next best action?
A) Transport the patient without delay
B) Contact the patient's doctor for the history
C) Transport her to a hospital that has cared for her before
D) Ask the patient's daughter for the history
D) Ask the patient's daughter for the history
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A) potassium. B) sodium. C) magnesium. D) calcium.
You are caring for a 62-year-old female patient with chest discomfort and shortness of breath. She is alert and oriented with an open airway. Her breathing is adequate and radial pulse strong. Her skin is warm and dry. What should you do next?
A) Perform a secondary assessment B) Obtain the patient's heart rate and blood pressure C) Assist the patient to the ambulance for immediate transport D) Assist the patient in taking a nitroglycerin tablet
When creating a new chart for a patient, be sure to label the chart:
A) two days after it is assembled. B) the day after it is assembled. C) as soon as it is assembled. D) None of the above
The intensity of exercise can be measured by monitoring the heart rate during exercise
Indicate whether the statement is true or false