How should you classify a patient's nature of illness if he or she has a low blood glucose level, bizarre behavior, and shallow breathing?

A) Cardiac compromise
B) Altered mental status
C) Behavioral emergency
D) Respiratory emergency

Ans: B) Altered mental status

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A) II. B) VII. C) IV. D) VI.

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Why is it important to test temperature sensation before applying heat or cold modalities in the clinic?

A. To avoid burning the client B. To know whether to adjust the thermostat in the room C. To know whether to put a blanket on the client D. To find out whether the client prefers heat over cold or vice versa

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