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Question 1

A good place to check for signs of trauma in a patient who presents with altered mental status is ________.
◦ the pelvis
◦ the shoulders and arms for bruising and bleeding
◦ the nail beds
◦ around the eyes and behind the ears

Question 2

After greeting your patient, it is clear that she is having trouble communicating. How should you best try to communicate with this patient?
◦ Speak louder and very slowly.
◦ Acknowledge that you know she is unable to communicate and rapidly transport.
◦ Speak directly to the patient and look her in the eyes.
◦ Speak softly and exaggerate lip movement.


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Marked as best answer by jlol3 on Jul 13, 2022

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jlol3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2022
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