A 25-year-old female, who is in the third trimester of pregn…
A 25-year-old female, who is in the third trimester of pregnancy, was involved in a motor-vehicle crash and was not wearing a seatbelt. She complains of severe, tearing abdominal pain. She is experiencing dark red vaginal bleeding, and is exhibiting signs of shock. On the basis of the mechanism of injury and her clinical presentation, you should be most suspicious for:
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A 66-year-old male with congestive heart failure presents with pulmonary edema and difficulty breathing. His blood pressure is 180/90 mm Hg, and his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and irregular. When starting an IV, which of the following, if available, would be most appropriate for this patient?
Read DetailsA 35-year-old female complains of arm pain where she was bit…
A 35-year-old female complains of arm pain where she was bitten by a male attacker. You observe teeth marks, slight bleeding, and bruising to the area. She tells you she doesn’t want to go to the hospital, and she just wants you to look at it. You should:
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