Describe five symptoms that patients with malignant conditions may experience
Anorexia
Abnormal bleeding or bruising
Difficulty swallowing
Indigestion
Malaise
Fever
Sores that will not heal, or changes in the appearance of a wart or mole
Bladder and bowel habit changes
Mass in breast or other body site
Persistent cough
Weight loss
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A) Determine what medications were taken and how much. B) Determine the patient's past medical history. C) Gather up all medications for transport with the patient. D) Evaluate and support the patient's airway and breathing.
A person dies as a result of a carjacking. Who is responsible for signing the death certificate for this individual?
A. the chief of police B. the mortician C. the next of kin D. the coroner E. the physician
Which of the following is the BEST choice for distal bypass graft in the lower extremity?
a. Dacron b. Gore-Tex c. PTFE d. saphenous vein
Where is the respiratory center located in the brain?
A) cerebellum. B) cerebrum. C) medulla and pons. D) diencephalon.