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Coya19@aol.com

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Which one of the following signs would present earliest in the hypothermic patient?
 
  A) Confusion
  B) Hypotension
  C) Shivering
  D) Bradycardia

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When assessing a stable patient with a medical complaint, which piece of information will be obtained first and will help to guide the type of exam after the primary assessment has been completed?
 
  A) Vital signs
  B) Chief complaint
  C) Level of consciousness
  D) Past medical history


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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Thank you


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