Your patient is a 55-year-old male whose wife called EMS after the patient complained of bright red bleeding during a bowel movement. The patient refuses transport, stating he has hemorrhoids and has had similar bleeding in the past. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?
A) "I'm sure you are right; there is nothing to worry about."
B) "Similar bleeding can be caused by more serious conditions."
C) "This does not sound like hemorrhoids."
D) "Even though this sounds like hemorrhoids, the bleeding may become life-threatening."
B
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A less than optimal lateral elbow projection demonstrating the capitulum posterior to the medial trochlea
a. will also demonstrate the coronoid proximal to the radial head. b. will be obtained when the distal forearm is elevated. c. will also demonstrate the medial trochlea proximal to the capitulum. d. will be obtained when the distal humerus is elevated.
What is the secondary stimulus of the peripheral chemoreceptors?
A. decreased H+ level B. increased PaCO2 C. increased H+ level D. decreased PaCO2