You Have Been Called to the House of a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

You have been called to the house of a patient with altered mental status. You encounter a 41-year-old male who exhibits slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and has an odor of alcohol on his breath. His wife states that he is an alcoholic and needs help to get better. When documenting this, which one of the following would be best?

• A) Alcoholic history disclosed to EMS
• B) Patient with history of alcoholism
• C) Family member states patient ETOH
• D) Per wife-patient with alcoholic history

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are thread-like structures located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), carrying genetic information.

Biological Mother

A woman who has given birth to a child, contributing genetically through ovum to the child's birth.

Biological Father

A term referring to the man from whom a child has inherited DNA, typically the child's genetic parent.

Y Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes in humans and most other mammals, typically present in males, who have one X and one Y chromosome.