A female patient called 911 when she noticed blood in her stool, and became scared and anxious. Her pulse rate is 124 and her blood pressure is 88/60 mmHg. After you get her vital signs, she nervously asks you how they are. Given her anxiety, you should:
A) Change the subject
B) Inform her of the vital signs
C) Tell her they are normal
D) Reassure her that she is fine
B) Inform her of the vital signs
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Which of the following is an important action when taking a radial pulse?
a. Position the patient with the arm elevated at heart level. b. Locate and count the pulse with the thumb. c. Press fingers gently over the area of the artery. d. Count for 15 seconds.
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The person to whom the check is written is the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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