A window washer fell 20 feet from scaffolding while washing the windows on an office building. He is alert and oriented, but states that he cannot move or feel his legs. Additionally, because his blood pressure is 72/48 mmHg, you suspect spinal shock. Which other assessment finding reinforces your suspicion of spinal shock?

A) Warm and dry skin
B) Heart rate of 144 beats/min
C) Pulse pressure of 24 mmHg
D) SpO2 of 92%

Which action is important to a pregnant woman’s health? see a doctor for regular x-rays drink alcohol in small amounts engage in regular physical activity eat a diet rich in seafood

A74-year-old woman, who has been followed for the past 25 years for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease comes to the ed complaining of 48 hours of temperature to 38.6 c and worsening shortness of breath. she has a chronic productive cough, which has become more copious. on physical examination, she has rhonchi and increased fremitus in the posterior mid-lung field. a gram's stain reveals many epithelial cells and multiple gram-positive and gram-negative organisms; no neutrophils are seen. which of the following is the most likely organism causing the symptoms? - escherichia coli- haemophilus influenzae- klebsiella pneumoniae- mycobacterium tuberculosis- mycoplasma pneumoniae

Briefly describe what heat stroke to the body does and a situation where it's more likely to affect someone performing a physical activity