At the scene, you are treating Justine, a 78-year-old woman. Justine is in generally good health but is complaining about intermittent, colicky pain. Given her age, what is more likely to be the cause of her pain?
A) Diverticulitis
B) Bowel obstruction
C) Hematochezia
D) Anorectal varices
B
You might also like to view...
Which term refers to a situation in which someone overcompensates for unacceptable impulses by going to the opposite extreme?
A) Rationalization B) Projection C) Sublimation D) Reaction formation
Explain the clinical significance of a prolonged time with each of the following:
a. Bleeding time b. Prothrombin time c. Activated partial thromboplastin time d. Thrombin time What will be an ideal response?
A(n) ________ catheter is inserted after plastic repair of the ureter and must remain in place for at least a week after surgery.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What type of retinal detachment occurs when a hole in the retina is present?
a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Quaternary