A male patient fell 20 feet from a cliff to a trail below. The primary assessment shows him to be confused, with an open airway and shallow breathing. His pulse is 72 beats per minute and his blood pressure is 78/50 mmHg. The skin is warm and flushed. The patient has no motor ability or sensation in his legs. Which one of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's presentation?

A) Internal bleeding
B) Spinal injury
C) Hemorrhagic shock
D) Hypoglycemia

B

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Chapter 12, Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue contain all of the following EXCEPT:

a. condition caused by infectious conditions. b. nine blocks or subchapters divided by anatomical site. c. disorders that are not due to injury. d. conditions that are not neoplasms.

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What is defined as the loss of established intellectual activity that interferes with occupational and social functional?

A) Alzheimer's disease B) Dementia C) Parkinson's disease D) Cerebral palsy

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