An obese female patient has called you with a complaint of abdominal pain. The regular adult cuff will not fit around her arm, so you retrieve the large adult cuff from your supplies. Embarrassed, the woman says, "My arm is so fat. Do you really need to roll up my sleeve to get my blood pressure?" Your best response would be:
A) "If you do not want me to take your blood pressure, I do not have to."
B) "I have seen plenty of big arms, and yours is nothing compared to some of them."
C) "I am getting your blood pressure, not measuring your arm, but you really need to lose some weight."
D) "I am not concerned with the size of your arm. I am interested in your blood pressure."
D) "I am not concerned with the size of your arm. I am interested in your blood pressure."
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prescribed antibiotics. Which one of these assessment findings would the AEMT BEST recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint? A) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia B) Complaint of lightheadedness C) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Explain why it's important for health care workers to comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings
What will be an ideal response?
For which disorder are Pap smears often effective in early detection?
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