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Your patient is a 76-year-old male who is alert and oriented. The patient's neighbor called EMS because of general concern about the patient's health. He states that the patient hasn't been himself since his wife's death six months ago. He hasn't taken care of his usually meticulous lawn and house, and he has lost a lot of weight. The patient says he misses his wife but doesn't need medical care. Which of the following is the best course of action?
 
  A) Tell the patient you cannot leave him and that if he refuses to go to the hospital, you will have to call the police and have him placed under immediate detention for psychiatric treatment.
  B) Explain to the neighbor that the patient is behaving as expected and the only treatment is time.
  C) Have the patient sign a refusal of service form, but let him know he can call you back if he changes his mind.
  D) Explain to the patient that it is common for people in his situation to feel depressed, and you would like to help him by transporting him to the hospital.

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A major concern during the administration of an alpha agonist is infiltration, because it may cause:
 
  A) enhanced systemic effects.
  B) tissue necrosis.
  C) excessive bleeding at the site of infiltration.
  D) cardiac dysrhythmias.
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