You have overheard a hospital technician in the emergency department talking with a patient who has pancreatic cancer. The technician said, "Don't worry; everything will be all right." This is an example of:

The function of Wernicke's area is:

a. Understanding speech and language b. Producing speech and language c. Writing d. Perception of sound

Your patient is a 28-year-old man who is found unconscious, breathing deeply and rapidly with a weak, rapid pulse. The patient's skin is warm with dry mucous membranes and you note a fruity odor to the breath. Treatment for this patient would include:

A) isotonic IV fluid administration. B) high-flow oxygen by mask. C) possible dextrose administration. D) all of the above.