Which of the following is the best example of a reason to seek emergency medical help for someone who experiences vomiting?
A. The vomiting occurs frequently throughout the day.
B. The vomiting occurs occasionally throughout the year.
C. The person seems to vomit a large amount of food one time.
D. The person seems to have recovered after vomiting twice.

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Which of these gives the best indication that a health service is based on pseudoscience?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?