Hyperthermia, though seen less commonly in the critically ill patient, can occur as a result of central nervous system (CNS) problems, metabolic disorders, and from certain drugs or toxins.

Your patient is a 34-year-old male who is threatening to kill himself. Which of the following does NOT indicate an increased risk for suicide?

A) The patient having ingested a substantial amount of alcohol B) The patient having a father who committed suicide when the patient was a teenager C) A previous nonlethal attempt at suicide D) The patient's being married

Write the ratios as fractions. Reduce to lowest terms, if possible. 20 : 2 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).