It is important to remember that emergencies may NOT present with the normal signs and symptoms experienced by younger populations because:
A) poor skin turgor diminishes pain sensations.
B) hyperreflexia is present in the elderly.
C) the brain is unable to interpret signals.
D) sensations may be seriously diminished.
D
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How people of different ages cope with death varies. When dealing with children from ages 3 to 6, you should:
a. encourage sharing of memories to facilitate the grief response. b. encourage the child to talk about and/or draw pictures of his feelings. c. locate a support group for the child. d. get a trusted friend to provide appropriate support.
The medical suffix -gram means a:
A) measure of weight. B) type of wheat flour. C) recording. D) type of communication.
Differentiate between clinical death and biological death
The full term for the abbreviation ICU ___________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word