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EAugust

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Which of the following is the BEST way to differentiate between non-life-threatening and life-threatening causes of headache?
 
  A) Gather a good history using OPQRST.
  B) Find out if trauma was involved.
  C) Ask if the patient has allergies.
  D) Evaluate the blood glucose level.

Question 2

Your patient denies shortness of breath, but displays signs of respiratory distress. You state, I know you said you have no difficulty breathing, but you can hardly speak for gasping for air. This is an example of:
 
  A) confrontation.
  B) empathy.
  C) contradiction.
  D) feedback.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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EAugust

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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