Which signals internal hemorrhage?
a. Vomiting blood and loss of consciousness
b. Large amounts of bloody drainage
c. Dressings soaked with blood
d. Pooling of blood under a body part
A
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A) Confidentiality. B) Duty to warn. C) Accuracy in reporting. D) Involuntary commitment.
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a. "That is a strange reaction, but we know so little about light therapy that you may need to increase the dose.". b. "That is one of the drawbacks with light therapy; depression may come back rapidly once the therapy is stopped.". c. "I cannot account for your response to phototherapy. It is idiosyncratic, and you may need to take medication for your depression.". d. "I think your response to phototherapy is unusual, but your health care provider will be best able to advise you regarding what to do next.".
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a. Dilates the alveolar sacs b. Decreases leukotriene release c. Inhibits histamine release d. Increases viscosity of secretions