Author Question: A man has been bitten in his arm by his dog. He states that the bite occurred several hours earlier ... (Read 97 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A man has been bitten in his arm by his dog. He states that the bite occurred several hours earlier when he accidentally stepped on the dog's paw. When asked, he tells you that the dog is up-to-date on all of her shots, including the rabies vaccine. Assessment reveals two small puncture wounds to the hand with some bruising in the surrounding tissue. The patient wants to refuse treatment and transport. Given these assessment findings, which one of the following indicates the primary reason the patient should be seen in the emergency department?

A) Risk for infection
B) Possible shock from blood loss
C) Need to complete a police report
D) Prevent formation of a contusion

Question 2

Which of the following patient remarks best reinforces your suspicion that he is in the early stages of hypovolemic shock?

A) I have had diarrhea for the past four days.
B) I fell last night and think I hurt my belly; see the bruise?
C) I must have fallen and hit my head. I am very confused and restless.
D) I have been coughing up green mucus and feel weak.