Along with hypotension, what other sign indicates a patient is going into decompensated shock?

a. increased breathing rate
b. decreased urine output
c. altered-mental status
d. diaphoresis


C

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A. All pertinent information related to the patient's care B. The name and number of the caller requesting a call back C. Call back information and the reason for calling D. No message should be left

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When storing digital records, which of the following is too expensive to use?

A. Server storage B. Printing and warehousing C. Optical disk D. Magnetic tape storage

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In terms of treating the patient, when a patient has a supraventricular tachycardia, when should the specific type of dysrhythmia be identified?

A. After the rhythm has converted to normal sinus rhythm B. After the patient takes medication C. When the patient's heart rate has decreased to 100 bpm D. When the patient first complains of any signs or symptoms

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Each person in the United States is required to obtain a Social Security number

A) at birth. B) by age 1. C) by age 2. D) by age 5.

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