A Patient Is Brought into the Emergency Department with a Gunshot

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought into the emergency department with a gunshot wound obtained while attempting to rob a convenience store. For which of the following health problems should this patient be assessed?

• A)drug and alcohol abuse
• B)cardiovascular disease
• C)respiratory disease
• D)mental health disorder

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