A distraught husband awoke to find his 26-year-old wife not breathing and cold to the touch. Since your assessment indicates that the woman has been dead for some time, you contact medical direction for authorization to withhold emergency care. The medical director agrees and the coroner is notified. At this time, your immediate responsibility is:
A) establishing the time of death.
B) preparing for the next call.
C) determining the cause of death.
D) providing supportive care to the husband.
D
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A) do nothing; no supplemental oxygen is necessary. B) place the patient on a simple face mask. C) place the patient on a nasal cannula. D) place the patient on a nonrebreather mask.
In the preindustrial period, Europe was more advanced than the US in medical science
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How do you indicate a "possible" diagnosis?
What will be an ideal response?
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