You arrive at the scene of a patient who, according to neigh…

You arrive at the scene of a patient who, according to neighbors, is acting strange. Law enforcement personnel and a responding ambulance are en route but have not yet arrived. The patient, a middle-aged man, is sitting in a chair on his front porch. He appears sick and has slurred speech. As you get out of your response vehicle, the man shouts, “I have a gun and will shoot anyone who comes near me!” You should:

You arrive at a skilled nursing facility to care for an 89-y…

You arrive at a skilled nursing facility to care for an 89-year-old patient with an altered mental status. Staff at the facility state that the patient is being treated for a urinary tract infection, finished her antibiotics yesterday, and began acting differently this morning. The patient’s skin is hot to the touch. She has a rapid heart rate and a low blood pressure. You suspect this patient is experiencing: