Consider the Following Narrative from a Patient Care Report: "Pt

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the following narrative from a patient care report: "pt. restrained passenger involved in 2 car MVC; c/o left lower leg pain rated 2/10; LOC A/O to person, place, time, and event; BBS clear; abd. Soft with tenderness LLQ; hx of NIDDM with am glucose level of 133 mg/dL." Which of the following is true?

• A) The patient's abdomen appears uninjured.
• B) The patient is being tested for diabetes.
• C) The patient is confused following the accident.
• D) The patient's lungs sounds are clear and equal.

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