A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Being

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a drive-by shooting. Which physiological changes associated with the alarm stage would make it difficult to assess this patient for injury?. Select all that apply.

• A) The patient's heart rate will be elevated.
• B) The patient's blood glucose will be elevated.
• C) The patient's urine output will be decreased.
• D) The patient's bowel sounds will be hyperactive.
• E) The patient's systolic blood pressure will be low.

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