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shofmannx20

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A patient has called 911 for chest pain that he describes as tearing and radiating between his shoulders. His airway is patent, breathing accelerated but adequate, and radial pulse intact. Your partner reports the following vital signs: pulse 120, respirations 22, blood pressure 88/64, and SpO2 at 96 on room air. At this time, you should:
 
  A) assist the patient with his nitroglycerin.
  B) provide the patient with 325 mg of aspirin.
  C) encourage the patient to take an antacid such as Maalox.
  D) recheck the blood pressure in the other arm.

Question 2

The elderly patient will most likely experience ________ as he or she continues to age.
 
  A) decreased chewing difficulty B) decreased intestinal tract movement
  C) increased stomach acid secretion D) increased food absorption



sylvia

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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