Your patient is a 68-year-old female complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. She has a history of intestinal hernias and adhesions from previous abdominal surgery. Your suspicion should be highest for:

A) appendicitis.
B) diverticulitis.
C) bowel obstruction.
D) ulcerative colitis.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An integral part of care for the patient suffering a psychological emergency should include:

A) police presence. B) oxygen by nonrebreather mask. C) an authoritative presence. D) developing a rapport with the patient.

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When the head moves, fluids known as ________ and endolymph in the semicircular canals and vestibule move, activating equilibrium receptors and hearing receptors. 

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

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Dental handpieces (both high and slow speed) should be sterilized

after each patient. once a day. after working on a patient with a communicable disease. before and after lubrication.

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