A 51-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with confusi…

A 51-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with confusion, blurred vision, and signs of significant dehydration. According to the man’s wife, he has had a fever and flu-like symptoms for the past few days. She further tells you that he has “stuck to his diet” as advised by his physician. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and respirations are rapid and shallow. You assess his blood glucose level, which reads “high.” This patient is MOST likely

You are called to treat a 24-year-old male experiencing a ge…

You are called to treat a 24-year-old male experiencing a generalized seizure. When you arrive, the patient is actively seizing, and the family indicates he had stopped seizing shortly after calling 911 but began again just moments ago. He has had a stomach flu for the past couple of days and has not been able to hold anything down. He has a history of seizures but had been seizure-free for over a year. His pulse is rapid, his breathing irregular, and his blood sugar is 102 mg/dl. Which of the following should be involved in your treatment of this patient? Select the best (3) options:

You are providing care to a patient with a suspected cerebro…

You are providing care to a patient with a suspected cerebrovascular accident. The patient appears anxious and confused. Her speech is slurred, and you are unsure if she understands you. Which of the following methods would be the BEST to demonstrate empathy?