A 23-year-old male has extreme pain in his left lower groin with a protruding mass noted in the same area. In discussing the patient with your partner, which of the following statements would be accurate?
A) I am worried about an abdominal aneurysm; we should palpate gently.
B) I don't think that the mass is related to his pain since it is not pulsating.
C) Are you thinking appendicitis since he does have a low grade fever?
D) He really needs to be evaluated; he could end up with an obstruction.
Question 2
Your patient is a 35-year-old man who has his leg trapped under a section of concrete from an industrial accident. While awaiting removal of the concrete, which type of IV fluid is indicated for administration to this patient?
A) Five percent dextrose in water
B) Normal saline
C) Lactated Ringer's
D) Whole blood
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