Your patient is a 44-year-old male who has been in jail for…

Your patient is a 44-year-old male who has been in jail for three days after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. He now presents with diaphoresis, anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, and tremors. HR = 142, BP = 132/94, RR = 34, blood glucose = 85 mg/dL. Which of the following is appropriate?

38-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe right…

38-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain, pain to his right shoulder, and nausea. He is conscious and alert, but is restless from the pain. His blood pressure is 150/86 mm Hg, pulse rate is 120 beats/min and strong, and respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. You should:

You are transporting a chronic heroin abuser to whom you hav…

You are transporting a chronic heroin abuser to whom you have just administered naloxone. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli, and her respirations, blood pressure, and pulse rate have improved following your treatment. With an estimated time of arrival at the hospital of 20 minutes, which of the following should concern you the MOST?