Discuss why understanding the various life stages is important for the health care professional. Include examples of care considerations for at least five of the various life stages
Choose appropriate assessment and approach to care, understand behavior and needs, increase effectiveness of communication with patients.
(Examples are provided in Table 8-3 in the text.)
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A) Anaphylaxis B) Dyspnea C) Mild allergy D) Shock
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Your patient who was in a head-on MVC has asymmetric blood pressure measurements in the upper extremities, widened pulse pressure and diminished lower extremity pulses. You suspect:
a. traumatic asphyxia b. tear of the aorta c. neurogenic shock d. cardiac contusion
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