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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following is characteristic of a patient with hyperglycemia?
 
  A) Use of excessive amounts of insulin or lack of adequate food intake.
  B) Slow onset, Kussmaul's respirations and acetone odor on breath.
  C) Cool, moist skin, agitated behavior, and increased heart rate.
  D) Sudden onset of altered mental status and combativeness.

Question 2

When evaluating an injury, what prefix would indicate that both sides were involved?
 
  A) Hemi
  B) Bi
  C) Quad
  D) Poly


cascooper22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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