You have documented that you patient has hematochezia. Which of the following BEST describes this problem?
A) Bloody stools
B) Vomiting blood
C) Coughing up blood
D) Occult blood
Answer: A
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A) Narcotics B) Specialty drugs C) Highly addictive drugs D) Inexpensive drugs
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver. B) Start positive pressure ventilation. C) Suction the airway. D) Quickly assess for life-threatening injuries.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false