Recognition and Management of Critically Ill Patients
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Why is it rare to take a complete history or conduct a detailed examination before initiating treatment?

  • Due to lack of importance in the treatment process
  • To reduce the workload for medical staff
  • The urgency of the need to start treatment (correct)
  • To avoid overwhelming the patient

    • What is the approach to filling in missing components of history, examination, and investigation after treatment has been initiated?

  • Fully completed before initiating treatment
  • Rarely done due to time constraints
  • Sequential and parallel execution with taking the history
  • Often based on 'best guess' to guide the next treatment decision (correct)

    • What is often necessary when guiding the next treatment decision?

  • Gathering excessive information for thorough analysis
  • Restricting oneself to only required information (correct)
  • Consulting multiple specialists for input
  • Delaying treatment until all information is available

    • What happens rarely before initiating treatment?

    <p>Taking a complete history or conducting a detailed examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the difference in approach when dealing with linear disease patients?

    <p>'Best guess' basis for diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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