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maychende

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Your patient is complaining of a low-grade fever and increasing joint pain and swelling, but has normal lymph nodes. You suspect which of the following?
 
  A) DDD
  B) Osteoporosis
  C) Rheumatoid arthritis
  D) Lupus erythematosus

Question 2

An alert and oriented 29-year-old male diver surfaced and called 911 for severe right ear pain. When asked, he specifically denies nausea, dizziness, or pain other than in his ear. Assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. The ear shows no obvious injury or discharge. His vital signs are: pulse 96, respirations 16, blood pressure 146/76, and SpO2 at 97. Which one of the following is the best and proper care for this patient?
 
  A) Transport to a recompression chamber
  B) Immobilization with a cervical collar and backboard
  C) Oxygen and transport to the emergency department
  D) Gauze in the ear canal to decrease outside pressure


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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maychende

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
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