You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. You administered two doses of nitroglycerin which relieved the patient's pain. He asks you why the nitroglycerin alleviated the pain. Which of the following is the BEST answer to his question?
A) It decreases the heart rate which allows the heart muscle to rest more.
B) It has a sedative effect on the brain which makes you less aware of the pain.
C) It dilates the blood vessels which decreases the workload on the heart.
D) It causes the body to relax which decreases the need for oxygen.
Question 2
Your crew is called for a man with chest pain. When you arrive, you find a 78-year-old man in obvious distress. At his side is his wife of 55 years, who is blind. He repeatedly tells you that he does not want to go to the hospital. You are concerned about his welfare and continue to try to convince him to go to the hospital. TOo help you determine why he does not want to go to the hospital you should employ:
A) therapeutic communication.
B) interference.
C) active listening.
D) verbal cues.
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