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bobthebuilder

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The nurse is assessing a patient's right knee, and the assessment reveals edema, tenderness, muscle spasms, and ecchymosis. The patient states that 2 days ago he ran a half marathon and now it is painful to stand up.
 
  Based upon these symptoms, the nurse should plan care based upon the fact that the patient has likely experienced what?
  A) A first-degree strain
  B) A second-degree strain
  C) A first-degree sprain
  D) A second-degree sprain

Question 2

A 33-year-old male patient with a history of IV heroin and cocaine use has been admitted to the medical unit for the treatment of endocarditis.
 
  The nurse should recognize that this patient is also likely to test positive for which of the following hepatitis viruses?
  A) Hepatitis A
  B) Hepatitis B
  C) Hepatitis C
  D) Hepatitis D


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moormoney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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