Each DRG represents the average resources needed to treat patients found in the DRG.

You encounter a patient complaining of polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, and abdominal pain. Based on these complaints, which of the following would you also expect to find?

A) Complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath B) Blood glucose of less than 70 mg/dL C) Kussmaul's respirations and a fruity breath odor D) Blood glucose between 80 and 120 mg/dL

Which of the following patients would be tagged "red" using the START system?

A) A 43-year-old who has a RR of 28, a radial pulse, and deep facial and torso lacerations and who is screaming to get her to the hospital B) A 6-year-old displaying no respirations with manual airway techniques and a weak carotid pulse C) A 30-year-old with respirations of 24 and a radial pulse but who cannot follow commands D) A 16-year-old with a patent airway after body and airway repositioning and a radial pulse