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ts19998

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A list of potential diagnoses compiled early in the patient's assessment is known as which of the following?
 
  A) Assessment-based diagnosis B) Differential diagnosis
  C) Emergency medical diagnosis D) Traditional diagnosis

Question 2

If a patient is on beta-blocker therapy, what effect does this have on your ability to detect the early signs of shock? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Detection of shock may be more difficult. By blocking the beta effects of sympathetic stimulation, beta-blockers mask early signs and symptoms of shock.





 

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