Which one of the following signs of shock is least likely to be present in an elderly patient?

A) Altered mental status
B) Diaphoresis
C) Pale skin
D) Nausea and vomiting


B

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When the physician determines the patient's main reason for the encounter, this information is referred to as the:

A) primary diagnosis. B) prevailing diagnosis. C) admitting diagnosis. D) chief complaint.

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____ is the first stage of moral development and is simply avoidance of pain.

A. Conventional B. Preconventional C. Principle-based D. Postconventional

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A private information security firm needs to have access to a medical facility's network in order to implement new safeguards. What needs to be implemented in this case?

A) Business associate contracts B) Other arrangements C) Encryption D) Integrity controls

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Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?

A. decreased food intake, decreased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar levels B. increased physical activity, increased food intake, and increased insulin production C. decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar levels D. decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production

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