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Nvq Level 3 Unit 1 Quizlet

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1. You’re vomiting and you can’t keep anything down, even liquids. You could be at risk of dehydration and this could become a medical emergency. Your body must have fluids to work well and your doctor may need to give them to you through a vein.
2. You have trouble breathing. Both adults and children can have tight, uncomfortable lungs and chest during a cold. A cough that won't go away could be postnasal drip, but it could also be a sign of asthma or acid reflux. Talk to your doctor about it. If there’s a barking (it actually sounds like a small dog), wheezing or whooping sound along with the cough, there could be an infection called pertussis that can be treated.
3. Your fever is high and isn’t going down. For an adult, a fever means a temperature higher than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit. High, persistent fever could be a sign of infection in your body. Call a doctor.
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Generally, colds should be loosening their grip on you after seven days. If your symptoms are still hanging around, something more serious could be happening.
5. You have special health risks and you haven’t been checked this year. Some people, like those with diabetes, high blood pressure or who smoke, may be at higher risk for serious illness. They should start a positive, long-term relationship with a doctor they trust and see that doctor every year so he or she can see how their health changes over time. This is really important if you’re managing a chronic condition or have known risk factors like high cholesterol, obesity or you

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