If a Patient Who Has Fallen Down a Flight of Steps

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a patient who has fallen down a flight of steps has a low body temperature,low blood pressure,and high blood glucose levels,he or she is probably

• A) in the initial injury (ebb)phase.
• B) in the recovery (flow)phase.
• C) developing a serious infection.
• D) developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).

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