You are caring for a patient with significant stroke symptoms. You are completing your assessment when you notice that her Sp02 reading is dropping. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Check the batteries in your pulse oximeter.
B) Check her skin color and temperature.
C) Check her airway and breathing.
D) Check the oxygen cylinder pressure.
Answer: C
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When performing the secondary assessment, what sign is most suggestive of a spinal cord injury?
A) Pain in the right leg B) Headache and nausea C) Bruising on the back D) Persistent penile erection
A Collection agency is a business that can be used to pursue payment on delinquent accounts when the physician's office has not been able to collect the balances due
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