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Your patient is a 66-year-old male who was sitting on a bar stool in a local pub and suddenly fell off onto the floor. Upon attempting to assist him up, bystanders noted that he could not use his left arm or leg and had slurred speech. On your arrival, the patient is sitting on the floor being support by two of the bystanders. He is rubbing his head with his right hand, but you cannot understand him when he speaks. The patient has a blood pressure of 160/102, a heart rate of 68, and respirations at 16 per minute. The patient's level of consciousness begins to deteriorate en route to the hospital. Which of the following is NOT contraindicated in the treatment of this patient?
A) Administration of 50 mL of 50% dextrose solution
B) Hyperventilation at a rate of 30 to 40 per minute
C) IV of normal saline solution
D) An IV of D5W
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Essentials of Paramedic Care Update

Essentials of Paramedic Care Update


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Thanks so much!
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I'll do my best to answer the others now, see you around
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