Your patient was in the building when a fire started at a factory that manufactures plastics. He is complaining of a headache, palpitations, and a burning sensation in his throat. His airway, breathing, and circulation are intact. Heart rate = 128, respirations = 22, blood pressure = 148/84, SaO2 = 93%. You should immediately:

A) administer amyl and sodium nitrate.
B) initiate supportive measures.
C) apply the cardiac monitor.
D) prepare to intubate.

B

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A) secondary assessment. B) primary assessment. C) focused exam. D) reassessment.

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Which of the following types of hepatitis is typically contracted by the fecal-oral route?

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