You are assisting a paramedic in the transport of a patient from a community hospital emergency department to a large medical center. The patient was diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and received fibrinolytic therapy in the ED. Currently, you are transporting the patient with the fibrinolytic medication infusing through an IV. In regards to the fibrinolytic therapy,
you know that during this transport, you will need to closely monitor the patient for what complication?
A) Respiratory arrest
B) Internal bleeding
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Hypertension
B
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A) Relative humidity of 98% B) Outdoor temperature of 92°F C) Internal temperature of 102°F D) Indoor humidity of 68%
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