You are transporting a patient who had an episode of chest pain. On scene, you assisted him in taking his nitroglycerin medication, which completely alleviated the chest pain. En route to the hospital, the patient asks you why the nitroglycerin took the chest pain away. Beyond telling the patient that nitroglycerin can increase coronary artery blood flow, you would add:
A) "It causes the heart rate to decrease, which relaxes it and decreases pain."
B) "It has a sedative effect on the brain, making you less aware of the pain."
C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart."
D) "It causes the body to relax, decreasing the need for oxygen."
C) "It dilates the blood vessels, which decreases the workload of the heart."
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A 90-year-old had a sudden onset of bright red bleeding from her rectum. On your arrival you can see that there has been a significant amount of blood loss. She is pale and sweaty and seems confused. You should first:
A) place her in a position of comfort and administer high-flow oxygen. B) estimate as accurately as possible how much blood has been lost. C) ask her if this has ever happened to her in the past. D) obtain a complete set of vital signs.
Implied consent occurs when the patient's nonverbal behavior indicates agreement
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.