Author Question: When you begin interviewing your patient, he tells you that he has not felt well for several months, ... (Read 34 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

When you begin interviewing your patient, he tells you that he has not felt well for several months, ever since he had his gallbladder removed. He goes on to tell you that he cannot get his wife to schedule a doctor's appointment for him and when she remembers to call, the office is always closed. Which of the following is the best way to proceed?

A) Try to call his doctor to schedule an appointment.
B) Ask him why he decided to call 911 today.
C) Ask him for a list of his medications.
D) Begin your assessment of his vital signs.

Question 2

Assuming your protocol allows the administration of nitroglycerin when certain conditions exist, what is the maximum number of tablets to be administered in the prehospital setting?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 1