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bobbysung

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A 20-year-old patient is unresponsive with snoring respirations. She is in a public restroom with no family or friends with her. After addressing the airway, breathing, and circulation, you begin the secondary assessment. Which one of the following signs best indicates the patient experienced a seizure?
 
  A) Snoring respirations
  B) Urinary incontinence
  C) Altered mental status
  D) Constricted pupils

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_____________________ is the first consideration in every 911 response.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


fraziera112

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

B

Answer to Question 2

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