In performing your initial assessment and focused history and physical examination on a patient with an external bleed, which statement is NOT true?

A. Severe bleeding should be treated as soon as it is found.
B. You should take a complete family medical.
C. Body substance isolation precautions should be taken if there is any external bleeding.
D. You should obtain a SAMPLE history.


Answer: B. You should take a complete family medical.

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A. lag behind B. equal C. exceed D. undermine E. decrease

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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