You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. the patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. as you are talking to the patient, your partner discreetly directs our attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. you should:

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Chump

12 February, 14:51

You are assessing a 72-year-old man with abdominal pain. the patient is sitting in a chair; he is conscious, alert, and calm. as you are talking to the patient, your partner discreetly directs our attention to a handgun, which is located on a nearby table. you should:

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Tianna Decker · Answer 1

In a situation where you are assessing a patient who is 72 years of age and complaining of abdominal pain, the patient is conscious and alert and very calm but as you discuss the case with the patient your partner notices and discreetly directs your attention to a gun that is on a table near you, you should find a way to position yourself between the gun an the patient and then have your partner bring in law enforcement to assist with the situation.