During the primary assessment of a geriatric patient complaining of shortness of breath and fever, you quickly locate the radial pulse. What should you do next?
A) Assess the patient's breathing
B) Obtain a blood pressure
C) Determine the rate and quality of the pulse
D) Establish the patient's level of consciousness
C) Determine the rate and quality of the pulse
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A) There are 15 grams of ferric chloride in every 1,000,000 grams of solution. B) There are 15 grams of ferric chloride in every 1,000,000 mL of solution. C) There are 15 mL of ferric chloride in every 1,000,000 mL of solution. D) Both A and B are correct.
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Expendable items are items that ________.
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