You have been called for a 41-year-old female patient who is confused. According to her husband, she is an alcoholic who has been in and out of rehabilitation programs for the past five years. Assessment reveals her airway to be open and her breathing adequate. Her pulse is regular and strong. Which finding would cause the EMT to classify and treat this patient as a high priority?
A) Blood pressure of 108/72 mmHg and complaint of nausea
B) Smell of alcohol on the breath and complaint of headache
C) Complaint of nausea and a temperature of 103.6°F
D) Irritable and uncooperative with your effort to treat her
C) Complaint of nausea and a temperature of 103.6°F
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a. I10, I50.9 b. I11.0 c. I11.0, I10 d. I11.0, I50.9
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)