A Patient Is Brought to the ER and Is Found

question 28

Short Answer

A patient is brought to the ER and is found to be intoxicated.The patient is homeless and is being treated for schizophrenia,alcohol dependence,and intermittent heroin abuse.The patient is also HIV positive and suffers from hepatitis C.All testing was normal,and the patient was discharged the next day.Discharge Diagnosis: Alcohol intoxication.

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Equilibrium Quantity

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