Mr. Francis experienced a crush injury following a motorcycle crash when the motorcycle landed on top of him. He was diagnosed with a colon injury and underwent a colon resection with primary anastomosis and a proximal colostomy. Mr. Francis is concerned with the duration of the colostomy and is worried about the maintenance after going home. The nurse informs the patient that the colostomy will most likely be:
Which of the following is the 1986 federal law that requires anyone coming into an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of his or her insurance status or ability to pay?
A 23-year-old male patient comes in after a nuclear explosion. He is unresponsive and agonal breathing. What would be the caregiver’s first priority be in the care of this particular situation?