Your patient is an alcoholic who stopped drinking three days ago. Which of the following should concern you the most in the care of this patient?
A) Abdominal cramps
B) Command hallucinations
C) Hypothermia
D) Potential for seizures
D
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a. Report all unsafe conditions immediately. b. Mount file cabinets against a wall. c. Use handrails when on stairways. d. Keep floors clear and highly polished.
Provide two reasons why patients with lymphedema are at increased risk for infections
What will be an ideal response?
A type of diabetes that typically develops later in life and is related to age, genetics, and obesity is known as:
a. Type I diabetes b. Type II diabetes c. Hypoglycemia d. Hyperosmotic hyperglycemia
Which of the following actions should you take during a secondary assessment of a 45-year-old female with a severe headache?
a. Assess from head to toe, obtain a SAMPLE history, and obtain vital signs b. Reassess vital signs, open the airway, and obtain OPQRST information c. Continue emergency care, obtain the chief complaint, and gather a SAMPLE history d. Assess the head, reevaluate vital signs, and continue emergency care