If a Woman Is Brought into the Emergency Room with Nausea,weakness,and

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a woman is brought into the emergency room with nausea,weakness,and fruity-smelling breath,the test you would perform first is

• A) blood glucose measurement.
• B) blood alcohol measurement.
• C) a pregnancy test.
• D) blood pressure measurement.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Risk Factors

Elements in a person's social and psychological environment that can increase their likelihood of developing a psychological disorder.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, also known as high blood pressure.

Heart Attack

A medical emergency involving the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, often caused by a blood clot, leading to tissue damage or death.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain cells to die, which can lead to lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or death.