When assessing a stable patient with a medical complaint, which piece of information will be obtained first and will help to guide the type of exam after the primary assessment has been completed?
A) Vital signs
B) Chief complaint
C) Level of consciousness
D) Past medical history
D
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a. Assist respirations. c. Provide high-flow oxygen. b. Attempt to calm the person. d. Have the person lie flat.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Convert the following statements of temperature to Celsius or Fahrenheit. A vial of cyanocobalamin should be stored at 20°C, or __________°F.
What will be an ideal response?
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