When should the EMT calculate a GCS with a patient who suffered a fall of 20 feet from his apartment building?
A) As he approaches the patient B) En route to the hospital
C) Before departing from the scene D) At the hospital before writing the care report
B
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The environment is making it difficult to communicate with your patient. This is called: A) empathy. B) confrontation. C) facilitation. D) interference.
A client who sustained a pulmonary contusion in a motor vehicle accident develops a pulmonary embolism. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority with this client?
a) Excess fluid volume related to excess sodium intake b) Acute pain related to tissue trauma c) Ineffective breathing pattern related to tissue trauma d) Activity intolerance related to insufficient energy to carry out activities of daily living