Your patient is a 23-year-old male prisoner who is alert and oriented, complaining of general malaise. He describes a month-long history of weakness, joint pain, nausea and occasional vomiting, and anorexia. He has no medical history and takes no medications. Physical examination reveals clear lung sounds bilaterally; warm, dry skin; several prison tattoos; a firm liver; and jaundice to his sclera. Which of the following is most likely?
A) Fatty liver
B) Cirrhosis of the liver
C) HIV
D) Hepatitis B
Question 2
Your patient has sustained a serious laceration to his neck. He appears to have lost a lot of blood and you are considering how you will control the bleeding. Your primary treatment should be to place a(n):
A) occlusive dressing. B) dry, sterile dressing.
C) pressure dressing. D) bulky dressing.
Diagram of the general anatomy of a male cat
Amino acids in general acid-base catalysis
Patient Teaching
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.