You have arrived on the scene where a depressed patient is crying in an upstairs bedroom. When assessing her, which one of the following must be done first?

A) Obtain vital signs.
B) Determine the patient's medications.
C) Check a radial pulse.
D) Assess her for suicide risk.

C

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A) It is a substitute for a toothbrush. B) It is used in patients with periodontitis. C) It helps reduce bacterial load. D) Patients must use it at least four times a day for it to be effective.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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