You have been called to a nursing home for a 39-year-old male with shortness of breath. On scene you discover that the patient unsuccessfully attempted suicide several years ago by shooting himself in the head. The patient is belligerent and swearing at you as you assess him. Of the following questions, which one should you ask the nurse first?
A) "Has he ever had shortness of breath before?"
B) "Does he have a Do Not Resuscitate order?"
C) "Has he been given any medications for this?"
D) "Is this his normal mental status?"
D
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A) His hemoglobin is high, but his hematocrit is normal. B) Both are within the normal range for an adult male or female. C) His hematocrit and hemoglobin are both low. D) Both are within the normal range for an adult male.
One aspect of healthcare reform that most people agree on is that:
A. the cost of healthcare delivery is likely to decrease in the next decade. B. managed care will not be a long-term trend. C. the specific scope of necessary changes has been determined. D. reform needs to address issues of cost, access, and quality of care.