Thermotherapy:
a. constricts blood vessels
b. inhibits pain
c. speeds healing
d. reduces inflammation
c
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A) Try to find out why the patient does not want to go to the so you can answer his objection and get him to the hospital. B) Call the patient's neighbors and tell them that you have been called to the patient's house but he is now refusing care. C) Inform the patient that if he does not agree to treatment, you will have to take him against his will because he has a potentially life-threatening problem. D) Tell the patient that his pain is likely caused by his diet, suggest he take an antacid, and go to bed.
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The documentation supports a brief history of present illness: Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Centrally acting adrenergic blockers are indicated in hypertensive patients when:
A. they are not taking diuretics B. they are between 21 and 65 years old C. they are older than 65 years old D. they have not responded to other hypertensive therapies