You are called for a woman with severe abdominal pain. During your assessment and interview, she tells you that she is sexually active and there is a chance she could be pregnant. Her vital signs are pulse 122, respirations 22, blood pressure 96/62, and skin cool and pale. You should immediately suspect:
A) placenta previa. B) internal bleeding. C) ectopic pregnancy. D) appendicitis.
C
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A) indication of the pressure exerted on the arteries. B) indicator of the rate, rhythm and volume of the heart's pumping action. C) regular palpable beat of the arteries. D) all of the above.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
General techniques for communicating with hearing-impaired patients include:
A. exaggerating your lip movements to ensure the patient understands. B. speaking directly into the patient's ear with an increased voice pitch. C. removing any hearing aids and using pen and paper to ask questions. D. positioning yourself approximately 18? directly in front of the patient.