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RRMR

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The nurse is assessing a homeless person who presents with hyperthermia, a productive cough, and hemoptysis. Which assessment is most appropriate for this patient?
 
  1) CT scan
  2) MRI
  3) TB test
  4) Pregnancy test

Question 2

Your patient has had an exploratory laparotomy and bowel resection. She is complaining of severe incisional pain. What is the most accurate means of assessing your patient's pain?
 
  1) Assess her incision.
  2) Assess her vital signs.
  3) Assess for abdominal tenderness.
  4) Ask the patient about her pain.



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Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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