You have been called for a conscious and alert 83-year-old male complaining of a fever for three days. He has a history of peripheral vascular disease. When assessing the patient's circulation, you have a difficult time feeling his radial pulse. Your next action would be to:
A) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
B) check the patient's blood pressure.
C) locate the patient's carotid pulse.
D) apply supplemental oxygen.
C
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a. American Medical Association (AMA) b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) c. American Public Health Association (APHA) d. World Health Organization (WHO)
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