Which one of the following patients is the EMT justified in restraining?
A) Patient with severe depression and refusing transport
B) Patient stating that he wants to kill himself and desires transport to the hospital
C) Patient threatening to kill himself and his wife and trying to leave the scene
D) Patient with unpredictable violent outbursts but at the present time is calm
Question 2
You have initiated the rewarming of a local cold injury to a patient's hand and fingers. On scene the patient had no sensation in his hand or fingers. Which one of the following statements is a cause of concern when made by the patient?
A) The blisters on my fingers haven't broken yet.
B) My fingers are really starting to hurt now
C) There is no pain when I rub my fingers with my other hand.
D) My hand is feeling funny. It seems to be starting to tingle a little bit.
When working with the patient with impaired hearing, the interpreter needs to direct questions to th
The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
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