Natalie Burns has just arrived for her 1:00 p.m. appointment with Dr. Earl. She informs the healthcare professional that she is there for a follow-up of her hypertension. This is known as Natalie's

You are transporting a victim of domestic violence, a 25-year-old female, who was struck on the head several times with a baseball bat. On the scene, she was responsive to verbal stimuli and was bleeding profusely from an open head wound. During transport the patient becomes unresponsive. Which of the following should you do next?

A) Vital signs and SAMPLE history B) Detailed physical exam C) Secondary assessment D) Primary assessment

Patients with diabetes or other kidney disease are at risk for developing:

a. respiratory acidosis. c. metabolic acidosis. b. respiratory alkalosis. d. metabolic alkalosis.