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A 5-year-old boy was struck by an automobile when he ran into the street from between two parked cars. He is pale, confused, and sweating heavily. Capillary refill time is 5 seconds. Breath sounds are present bilaterally. The upper left quadrant of the abdomen is bruised and tender. Fluid resuscitation should consist of:
 
  a. two large-bore IVs with lactated Ringer's infused as rapidly as possible.
  b. a single IV with lactated Ringer's to avoid overhydrating the child.
  c. 20 mL/kg of lactated Ringer's while monitoring him for signs of improved perfusion.
  d. two large-bore IVs of D5W infused as rapidly as possible because lactated Ringer's should not be given to small children.

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Which of the following serious health problems is related to homelessness?
 
  A) Liver disease B) Tuberculosis C) Heart disease D) Hypertension


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

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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