You have been called for a 42-year-old male complaining of back pain. On scene, the man tells you that he was lying on the floor when his 5-year-old son unexpectedly jumped feet first onto his back. He gives a medical history of high blood pressure and asthma, for which he takes medications. As you assess the patient, which one of the following signs or symptoms provides the greatest indication
that the patient has sustained an abdominal injury?
A) Bruise to his back
B) Mild nausea
C) Blood in his urine
D) Shortness of breath
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The data set used in the home health setting is _________.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
How does aging affect the total peripheral vascular resistance?
A. it decreases 3% per year B. It increases 3% per year C. It increases 1% per year D. It decreases 1% per year
When a strong acid is added to the bicarbonate buffer system, what is the result?
a. Strong base and neutral salt b. Strong acid and neutral salt c. Weak acid and neutral salt d. Weak acid and basic salt