A 29-year-old man presents with an acute onset of severe pain to the left upper quadrant of his abdomen. He is conscious and alert and states that he is very thirsty. The EMT should:

Explain the pathophysiologic changes that can cause the signs and symptoms associated with common bile duct obstruction.

Anurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who is receiving heparin. which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? a. platelets 300,000/mm3 b. hematocrit 45% c. pt 11 seconds d. aptt 50 seconds

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”