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
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.
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).
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.