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neverstopbelieb

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You are transporting a 44-year-old male who was stung multiple times by fire ants. Which one of the following patient statements should concern you most?
 
  A) I am beginning to feel itchy all over and have a hive.
  B) The bites are really beginning to hurt more.
  C) I took some Motrin this morning for a headache.
  D) My hand seems to be more swollen now.

Question 2

By the age of 80, cardiac vessel elasticity has decreased by approximately ________ percent.
 
  A) 30
  B) 40
  C) 50
  D) 60


Jevvish

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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