Detail two psychological effects of clients with life-altering illnesses
?The basic personality of clients may be altered significantly depending on their psychological experiences.
Personal relationships may change as some people may be unable to cope with the person or his or her illness.
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All older persons are unable to learn.
What will be an ideal response?
You have encountered a patient who is approximately one mile from the road where you parked your ambulance. The patient was cross-country skiing and became disoriented in the dark and has been in a crude shelter all night. Examination reveals a moderately hypothermic patient who is alert and oriented. His feet are white and hard to palpation with decreased sensation. All of the following are true
EXCEPT: A) Hypothermia is a true concern and warming should begin immediately. B) Prior to walking the patient to the ambulance, you should attempt to rewarm the feet. C) When warming the patient's feet, you should immerse in warm water and avoid rubbing. D) Transport should be to a facility that can provide active internal and external rewarming.
An abnormally rapid respiratory rate is _____________
a. tachycardia b. bradycardia c. tachypnea d. bradypnea
Which medication is administered intramuscularly for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia when it is NOT possible to establish an IV line?
A) Glucose (D50) B) Glycogen C) Glucagon D) Glucose (D10)