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A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, “I’m having rum fits.” Counselors from the home tell you that she is a chronic alcoholic who entered their program three days ago and has not had a drink since. Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; dilated pupils bilaterally that are responsive to light; and obvious anxiety. HR = 122, BP = 156/104, RR = 20, SaO 2 = 99%, blood glucose = 62 mg/dL. Based on the clinical exam findings, all of the following should be part of your patient management EXCEPT:

Your patient is complaining of pain secondary to epididymitis. Where should you expect the pain to be located?

Which of the following statements about chronic renal failure (CRF) is accurate?

Which of the following statements regarding wired panels is NOT true?

Regarding Fire Alarm Systems, choose the item that correctly completes the sentence. The number of devices permitted on two-wire circuits is normally ___________ than four-wire circuits.

Choose the item that correctly completes the following statement. Malfunctioning equipment or excessive ___________ impacts actual amp hours.

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation when choosing cable for a Video Surveillance application?

With the T568A, which pair is split between pin 3 and 6?

Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is alert and complaining of dysuria. She describes a three-day history of pain with urination and urinary urgency and difficulty. She describes the pain as a 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Physical examination reveals tenderness on palpation of the lower abdomen bilaterally and warm, dry skin. HR = 88, BP = 126/78, RR = 12. The most appropriate action is:

Your patient is a 68-year-old female who is conscious but confused and lying supine in bed without complaint. Her daughter states that the patient was recently diagnosed with a bladder infection and has been taking antibiotics. She also states that her mother has not produced urine for two days, during which she has become increasingly confused. Physical examination reveals swelling to the face, hands, and feet; cool and moist skin; and lung sounds that are clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 104, BP = 142/88, RR = 14, SaO 2 = 96%. In addition to administering oxygen and monitoring the cardiac rhythm, which of the following courses of action is most appropriate?