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frankwu

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The nurse is assessing a patient's lymph nodes. Which finding would alert the nurse to the possibility of the patient having non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)?
 
  a. Enlarged lymph nodes that form an adja-cent line of enlargement.
  b. Painful widespread enlarged lymph nodes.
  c. Noncontiguous enlarged lymph nodes.
  d. Enlarged lymph nodes primarily in the neck and axillary region.

Question 2

Which modifiable risk factors increase a patient's risk for heart disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Smoking
  b. Race
  c. Obesity
  d. Sedentary lifestyle
  e. Age


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Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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NHL typically manifests as enlargement in one node, then one or more nodes are skipped, and then another node is affected (noncontiguous). These enlarged nodes are usually painless with NHL.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle are modifiable risk factors that increase risk of CAD. Race and age are nonmodifiable risk factors for heart disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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