A patient states that he is short of breath, light-headed, and has chest pain that worsens when he takes a deep breath. Assessment reveals an open airway, adequate breathing, and a rapid pulse of 120 beats per minute. His skin is hot to the touch, and he has a blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg. The patient informs you that he was diagnosed with pneumonia three days ago and has not been taking the
prescribed antibiotics. Which one of these assessment findings would the EMT best recognize as a sign related to the patient's chief complaint?
A) Chest pain that worsens with inspiration
B) Recent diagnosis of pneumonia
C) Complaint of light-headedness
D) Blood pressure of 116/84 mmHg
D
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
High-risk level CSPs, before administration, cannot be stored longer than 24 hours at room temperature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Health Professions
The organelle within a cell that contains the DNA is the _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health Professions