A 59-year-old male presents with sudden-onset severe lower back pain. He is conscious and alert, but very restless and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals a pulsating mass to the left of his umbilicus. You should:.
a. vigorously palpate the abdomen to establish pain severity.
b. administer oxygen and prepare for immediate transport.
c. request a paramedic unit to give the patient pain medication.
d. place the patient in a sitting position and transport at once.

Which can be an effective way to reduce stress? getting in the habit of doing things perfectly the first time engaging in a fun physical activity on a regular basis taking an antacid for a stress-based stomachache studying extra hard the night before a test

Why is the first step in responding to life-threading situations to assess the situation?

Rachel wants to improve her body composition by reducing her bmi. she swims with her friends after school two days a week and eats a well-balanced diet. what else should she do to ensure that she properly applies all the necessary fitt principles in her plan? a. she should add more cardiovascular training and weight training to her exercise routine and eat several low-calorie meals throughout the day. b. she should increase her swimming workouts to five days a week and eat a high-calorie diet that equals 2,500 calories. c. she should add a few days of weight training to her exercise routine and consume 4,000 calories a day. d. she should eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and add five days of weight training to her exercise routine. select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d mark this and return