x 1 2 3 4 5 P(x) 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 A random variable…
x 1 2 3 4 5 P(x) 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 A random variable X has the probability distribution shown above. a) What should go in the blank cell to make the distribution valid? b) What is the probability that X is at most 3? c) What is the expected value of X?
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A 67-year-old male presents with weakness, dizziness, and melena that began approximately two days ago. He denies a history of trauma. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg and his pulse is 120 beats/min and thready. You should be most suspicious that this patient is experiencing:
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A 59-year-old male presents with severe vomiting and diarrhea of 3 days’ duration. He is confused and diaphoretic, and his radial pulses are absent. His blood pressure is 78/50 mm Hg. After applying supplemental oxygen, you should:
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