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Metfan725

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You are working at the summit of a 9,000-foot mountain. A 60-year-old woman is brought to you complaining of headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath. You prepare to do your assessment and recognize that your goal is to:
 
  a. give her some ibuprofen to ease her headache.
  b. determine whether this is an emergent condition so that you can initiate life-saving treatment.
  c. get the patient lying down to relieve her presenting symptoms.
  d. find out if she has an inhaler she can use to relieve her shortness of breath.

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The most effective method for preventing high-altitude illness is to:
 
  a. make gradual ascents.
  b. maintain adequate hydration and eat a high-carbohydrate diet.
  c. take medications such as Diamox.
  d. avoid drinking alcohol.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
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