You are treating a patient that was just involved in an unre…

You are treating a patient that was just involved in an unrestrained motor vehicle collision with significant mechanism of injury. The patient is anxious and has NO obvious injuries. The​ patient’s vital signs​ are: BP 80/60​; HR 148; RR 22; and SpO2 94%. The​ patient’s skin is cool and​ pale, and the pupils are dilated. You know that this patient is exhibiting signs​ of:

You are treating a 76-year-old female who is experiencing si…

You are treating a 76-year-old female who is experiencing signs and symptoms of pneumonia. Despite several attempts to talk the patient into being transported to the hospital, she is still refusing transport. Which of the following is the least likely reason she is refusing transport?