Part of taking the preliminary medical history includes which activity?
assessment of patient's physical condition
establishing the purpose of the patient's visit
record patient's chief complaint
any of the above
any of the above
Rationale: any of the above – Establishing the purpose of the visit, assessment of the patient and their physical condition, and recording their chief complaint are all part of the preliminary medical history.
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breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. After applying oxygen, you should: A) wrap the chest with an elastic bandage to splint the ribs. B) perform positive pressure ventilation. C) have her lie down on her left side. D) have her hold a pillow against the painful area of her chest.
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A) Blue B) Yellow C) Red D) Black
The superior and inferior and palpebrae meet at the conjunctiva.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)