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Wadzanai

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When the nurse is assessing victims in an emergency situation, the first priority is to assess for:
 
  a. hemorrhage.
  b. fractures.
  c. mobility.
  d. abnormal breathing.

Question 2

The nurse explains that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) consists of abstinent alcoholics who help other alcoholics become and stay sober. The foundation of AA is:
 
  a. psychotherapy.
  b. a 12-step program.
  c. group support.
  d. individual counseling.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A life-threatening situation of the highest priority is arrested or abnormal breathing.

Answer to Question 2

B
The foundation of AA is a 12-step program.


Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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