You are preparing to transport a 46-year-old male patient who has had multiple seizures throughout the morning, according to the family. Currently, he is on your stretcher and is postictal. He has a history of seizures for which he takes anticonvulsant medications. He also has diabetes and kidney failure. Of the equipment listed here, which is the most essential to have ready during transport of this patient?
A) Immobilization equipment
B) Automated external defibrillator
C) Oral glucose
D) Suction device
D) Suction device
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Which of the following is not included in a Notice of Privacy Practices?
A. entities to whom a patient's information may be released B. the name of the individual to whom a record was released C. how a patient's health information may be used D. that the patient may request correction or amendment to his or her health record
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