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crazycityslicker

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You have been called to the side of a confused geriatric patient complaining of abdominal pain. Before palpating the patient's abdomen, you would first:
 
  A) explain to family members why you are feeling the patient's abdomen.
  B) find out if the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
  C) inform the patient that you will be pressing on her abdomen.
  D) determine if the patient has a history of respiratory disease.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a method of encouraging tocolysis?
 
  A) Administration of magnesium sulfate
  B) Administration of a beta agonist
  C) Fluid administration
  D) Administration of oxytocin


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randomguy133

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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