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?

Your patient is a 72-year-old male patient who is conscious…

Your patient is a 72-year-old male patient who is conscious but slow to respond to s and commands. He has become increasingly lethargic, unemotional, and easily fatigued over the past two months. He has had a decreased appetite and has gained weight over the same period. The patient further states, “I’m constipated and always cold.” Which of the following additional signs or symptoms would be consistent with this patient presentation?