You have been called to a local nursing home for a restless patient with a four-day history of diarrhea. The primary assessment reveals an open airway, rapid breathing, and a weak and rapid radial pulse. Vital signs are pulse, 124; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 100/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. The patient is confused with a history of Alzheimer's dementia. For this patient, it is most important to evaluate for:
A) Intestinal obstruction
B) Cause of confusion
C) Dehydration
D) Blood in the diarrhea
C) Dehydration
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A. crepitus, systemic injuries, maladaptation B. concussion, sensitivity, malformation C. circulation, sensation, and motor function D. cracks, sprains, or multisystem trauma
Which would be the best person to choose as a reference?
a. A friend of many years b. Your clinical training supervisor c. Your father, who is a prominent businessman d. Your cousin, who works at the facility where you are applying
When sports in a society are tied to an ideology that stresses the belief that success is based on the ability to compete against and defeat opponents, sports tend to
A. work against the interests of wealthy and powerful people. B. promote worker productivity and satisfaction. C. provide unique opportunities for people from low-income groups. D. reproduce the power and influence of elite groups in society.
The health certificate must include vaccine dates of an animal.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)