Which of the following would be part of good homeostatic balance for an adult?
A) A person with an arterial blood pH of 7.38
B) A pulse rate of 134 and blood pressure of 110/80
C) A blood glucose reading of 45 mg/dL
D) An acute onset of altered mental status
Answer: A
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A) "If the allergic reaction was caused by exposure to chocolate or eggs, we will not be able to administer epinephrine." B) "Epinephrine really should be given to any patient suffering even a mild allergic reaction to prevent anaphylaxis." C) "Our first priority will not be to determine what caused the allergic reaction, but to treat the patient according to his or her symptoms." D) "If the allergic reaction was caused by food, we will need to administer activated charcoal."
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