Author Question: You have been called to a residence of a diabetic patient who is confused. A family member states ... (Read 41 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have been called to a residence of a diabetic patient who is confused. A family member states she could not reach the patient by telephone, so she came over and found the patient awake but confused. The patient can remember his name and address, but cannot remember the day or year. He refuses to go to the hospital, but consents to an assessment. Of the following physical exam findings, which one is MOST concerning?

A) Blood glucose level of 77 mg/dL
B) Bruise to the left temple
C) Heart rate of 62 beats per minute
D) SpO2 at 96 percent

Question 2

You are called to a rural hospital to transfer a patient to another facility. Your 68-year-old patient presents with a complaint of shortness of breath. The diagnosis is congestive heart failure with acute pulmonary edema. Which of the following breath sounds would you expect to hear?

A) Stridor
B) Snoring
C) Crackles
D) Wheezing