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rmenurse

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When assessing a patient's pertinent past history, you should ask which of the following questions?
 
  A) Have you ever had a reaction to a medication? B) Have you been having any medical problems?
  C) Could you describe what happened? D) Are you currently taking any medications?

Question 2

A patient informs you that he has had a section of his small intestine removed due to cancer. You recognize that with the removal of small intestine, the patient is less able to:
 
  A) digest food.
  B) absorb nutrients.
  C) secrete insulin.
  D) break down fats.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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