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newyorker26

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When treating a patient exhibiting abnormal behavior, you should always:
 
  a. assume until proven otherwise that the source of the abnormal behavior is an underlying medical condition.
  b. provide oxygen with a nonrebreather mask at 15 LPM.
  c. assist the patient in taking glucose in case the patient is hyperglycemic.
  d. assume that the abnormal behavior is a manifestation of an underlying psychological problem.

Question 2

When mechanically restraining a patient, you should:
 
  a. tell the patient you will release the restraints as soon as he calms down.
  b. speak as harshly as necessary to get the patient to cooperate.
  c. designate two leaders: one to control the patient's upper extremities and one to control the patient's lower extremities.
  d. have six people available to safely apply the restraints.


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Qarqy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


newyorker26

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

diana chang

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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