A 62-year-old female patient who has been working in her garden has hot, dry skin. You should recognize this as a possible sign of:

A) heart problems.
B) heat exposure.
C) hypoperfusion.
D) stroke.


B

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Letter G in the figure refers to the ________, which controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as several reflexes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. 85-145 B. 75-130 C. 60-100 D. 70-115 E. 100-160

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A. a stroke B. dementia C. paralysis D. paresis

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