Acute abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding during the 23rd week of pregnancy could be caused by any of the following, EXCEPT:

A 77-year-old man got out of bed, became dizzy, and fell onto the floor, hitting the right side of his face. You find him sitting on the floor with his wife next to him. His wife states that he did not lose responsiveness and that this has happened several times over the past few days, ever since the doctor put him on a new blood pressure medication. Presently, the patient is alert and oriented

and complaining of dizziness and a headache. He has a history of coronary artery disease, emphysema, and hypertension. Which of the following actions should you take first? a. Check the patient's airway and breathing. b. Establish manual in-line spinal stabilization. c. Position the patient supine with his feet elevated. d. Provide oxygen at 15 LPM.

Praying to stay alive until a certain event or begging to be given a second chance are examples of _______ a. denial. b. anger

c. bargaining. d. depression. e. acceptance.