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HCHenry

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on: Jul 3, 2018

An 18-month-old has a temperature of 105.2oF. Without treatment, which of the following will occur?

A) Fluid overload
B) Cellular dysfunction
C) Hypertension
D) Drying of the skin

Question 2

For the patient who missed his last dialysis appointment, what complaint would you anticipate?

A) Bleeding from the fistula
B) Hypotension
C) Generalized abdominal pain and fever
D) Shortness of breath

jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

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