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audragclark

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You respond to a low-income apartment complex for a report of an unresponsive patient. The landlord reports that the patient, a 90-year-old man, is two months behind on his rent and has not paid his utility bills. The patient presents unresponsive on a tile floor with a slow carotid pulse and skin that is pale and cold. You should have a high index of suspicion for:
 
  A) a suicide attempt.
  B) head trauma.
  C) hypothermia.
  D) elder abuse.

Question 2

________________________________ ___________________ _____________ refers to the density or weight of a vapor or gas as compared to air.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Specific gravity



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