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folubunmi

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An elderly patient you are transporting to the hospital for complaints of feeling faint and having abdominal pain provides you with a list of medications he currently takes. Among the medications listed is naproxen. The patient's vital signs include a blood pressure of 148/92, pulse rate of 120, respiratory rate of 28, and clear bilateral breath sounds. Which of the following would be the most likely condition the patient is experiencing related to the abdominal pain?
 
  A) Lower gastrointestinal bleeding B) Myocardial infarction
  C) Constipation D) Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Which of the following BEST describes the proper placement of the blood pressure cuff?
 
  A) One inch below the armpit B) Covering two-thirds of the upper arm
  C) Midway between the elbow and shoulder D) Covering the patient's elbow


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kbennett34

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


folubunmi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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