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A 36 year female patient arrives at the office for her

Last updated: 4/3/2023

A 36 year female patient arrives at the office for her

A 36 year female patient arrives at the office for her appointment to determine the cause of her frequent vaginal bleeding not associated with her menstrual cycle As she is checking in at the reception desk she faints and falls to the floor The receptionist immediately calls the medical assistant from the back office to come to manage the situation What immediate action should the medical assistant take O What are the possible reasons why the patient fainted Are there any concerns to release the patient after the appointment if she was unaccompanied to the office If so what concerns The physician immediately orders a set of vital signs and a blood glucose test for this patient What blood pressure and pulse rate readings can you expect for a patient who has just fainted Explain why the physician would want a blood glucose test performed