You are called to treat a patient with a history of Crohn’s…
You are called to treat a patient with a history of Crohn’s disease who is unresponsive, tachycardic, pale, cool, clammy, and normotensive. The patient had diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which of the following is MOST likely to positively affect the unresponsiveness?
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You are on scene with a 72-year-old with a chief complaint of nausea and generalized weakness. The patient’s history is significant for cardiac disease and kidney stones. The patient currently takes Flolan by continuous infusion for a diagnosis of primary pulmonary hypertension. Current assessment findings reveal 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities, jugular venous distention, and clear lung sounds. The 12-lead EKG shows P-wave enlargement in Leads II, III, and AVF. Based upon assessment findings and history, your initial field impression of this patient should be:
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Your 21-year-old male patient reports his suspicion that he may have Chlamydia. This is based on the fact that he had unprotected sexual relations one week ago with a partner who is known to have the disease. What assessment findings might you discover upon further history and physical examination?
Read DetailsYou are assessing a patient who was involved in a diving eme…
You are assessing a patient who was involved in a diving emergency who has severe substernal chest pain, an irregular pulse, abnormal heart sounds, a reduced blood pressure, and a narrow pulse pressure. Which of the following is MOST likely occurring in this situation?
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