In the Middle of the Summer, a Homeless Individual Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the middle of the summer, a homeless individual is brought to the hospital. The patient reports feeling weak and faint and having a headache. The patient seems irritable and his skin is cool and clammy. Vital signs are: temperature 99.9°F, pulse 100 bpm, respirations 18/minute, blood pressure 108/60 mm Hg. What would be the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A)Provide oral fluids.
• B)Prepare the patient for a chest x-ray.
• C)Provide acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg orally.
• D)Provide Ciprofloxin 400 mg IV.

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