Your patient is experiencing profuse hives, itching, dyspnea, coughing, tachycardia, and dizziness after eating seafood 5 minutes ago. You might also expect to see all of the following additional signs EXCEPT:

If a person has normal breathing and no sign of a cervical injury, you should

a. place the person on his or her side in the recovery position b. activate EMS c. start rescue breathing. d. check the person's pulse.

A 92-year-old male states that he "passed out" and fell. He regained consciousness a few moments later, but had shortness of breath and sharp chest discomfort. Which element of the patient's history is of greatest concern?

A) He had hip surgery two years ago B) The patient took nitroglycerin and still has pain C) The patient states his left calf is tender and painful D) The patient injured his wrist when he fell