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azncindy619

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You respond to a 30-month-old patient who has passed out. Is the patient's blood pressure important to your treatment and why?
 
  A) Yes, blood pressure must be taken on everyone because without it we cannot impact the patient's field management.
  B) Yes, blood pressure can be taken on children because it is the only way we can understand the patient's condition.
  C) No, blood pressure taken on children younger than age 3 can cause damage to the tender tissues of the arm that could lead to hypertension in later life.
  D) No, blood pressure taken on children younger than age 3 is difficult and has little impact on the patient's field management.

Question 2

Which one of the following is the best means by which hypoglycemia can be differentiated from hyperglycemia?
 
  A) Determine the rate at onset.
  B) Examine the signs and symptoms.
  C) Analyze the vital signs.
  D) Evaluate the patient's blood sugar.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D



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