Expert clinicians may use different approaches of thinking through problems, but which of the following will they have in common?
A) Strong foundation of knowledge
B) Dislike of ambiguity
C) Knowledge that one strategy works for everyone
D) Organization of data in their head
A
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A) Speak to the patient as you would to a young child, as he has a cognitive age of 3 to 5 years old. B) Begin with simple questions to assess the developmental level of the patient. C) Direct all questions to the patient's caregiver. D) Treat the patient as you would any adult, so as not to offend him.
The patient has swollen lips and hives. Which of the following scene size-up observations supports your suspicion that the patient is having an allergic reaction?
a. He has a glucometer among his belongings. b. He has a new container of antibiotics with only two pills missing. c. He states that several members of his family have the flu. d. He has a bottle of expired nitroglycerin tablets.