SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).A 76-year-old man is complaining of chest pain and dizziness after falling off his porch. He has a rapid and weak pulse, and his skin is cool, pale, and sweaty. His blood pressure is 96/64, and he says he feels as though he might pass out.In your opinion, your geriatric patient's fall was due to syncope rather than any underlying condition. Which of the following would be the correct treatment?
A. Check him for injuries and advise him to see a health care professional as soon as possible.
B. Keep the patient cool and ask him to eat something, in case he is having a diabetic emergency.
C. Have him sit quietly on the stretcher and give him a glass of tepid water to replace fluids.
D. Tell him to sit on the porch with his feet on the steps, then lean over and put his head between his knees.
Answer: A
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