Your patient was in car accident while not wearing a seatbelt and has sustained multiple rib fractures. During assessment, the nurse practitioner is having a hard time hearing heart sounds, and the patient reports chest pain/pressure repeatedly. What's going on?
Answer : Pericardial Effusion
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A) Methylphenidate B) Phentermine C) Modafinil D) Armodafinil E) Dextroamphetamine
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Government-instituted programs designed to control health care costs include (Select all that apply.)
a. Professional standards review organizations (PSROs). b. Prospective payment systems (PPSs). c. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). d. "Never events." e. Third-party payers.