Patty and Selma both experience upper abdominal pain. Patty believes hers is from indigestion; Selma believes hers is from a heart condition. What is the most likely outcome?
A) They will both seek medical care because they both have the same symptoms.
B) Neither will seek medical care, as doctors discount women's heart symptoms.
C) Patty will seek medical care first for a condition she thinks easily treatable.
D) Selma will seek medical care first for a condition perceived as more severe.
Question 2
Muriel has chain-smoked for many years and now has initial symptoms consistent with lung cancer. Which applies most to what she may do?
A) She is likely to seek medical care faster since she is aware of her higher risk.
B) She is likely to seek care as much as non-smokers because cancer is serious.
C) She is likely to seek care later because of the stigma of smoking and cancer.
D) She is likely to seek care more than non-smokers as she knows her high risk.
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Protective devices: A, abdominal binder; B, arm sling.
upper body
Phases of pain physiology.
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