You respond to a low-income apartment complex for a report of an unresponsive patient. The landlord reports that the patient, a 90-year-old man, is two months behind on his rent and has not paid his utility bills. The patient presents unresponsive on a tile floor with a slow carotid pulse and skin that is pale and cold. You should have a high index of suspicion for:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient's unresponsiveness, slow pulse, and pale/cold skin are all signs of hypothermia. The fact that he is behind on his bills and living in a low-income apartment complex further increases the likelihood of hypothermia as a potential cause of his condition.

You Respond to a Low-Income Apartment Complex for a Report