The physical status modifier that should be used for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is:

A 47-year-old patient has been injured in a serious motor vehicle crash. Which is the most appropriate specialty hospital for this patient?

a. Pediatric center b. Trauma center c. Cardiovascular care center d. Stroke center

You are by the side of a patient who fell. He has a hematoma to his forehead as well as deformity of his left forearm. His daughter informs you that he has severe dementia and she cares for him at home. As you assess him, he continually screams out, "Mary, help me. I need help!" Which one of the following questions is MOST appropriate to ask the daughter?

A) "Was Mary his wife?" B) "Do you know what he means by this?" C) "Is this how he normally is?" D) "Isn't dementia is a terrible disease?"