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stephzh

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The nurse is assessing a 28-year-old man with HIV who has been admitted with pneumonia. In assessing the patient, which of the following observations takes immediate priority?
 
  A) Oral temperature of 100F
  B) Tachypnea and restlessness
  C) Frequent loose stools
  D) Weight loss of 1 pound since yesterday

Question 2

A 63-year-old woman has been diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) after undergoing a series of diagnostic tests. When the woman's nurse is providing health education, what subject should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Maintenance of long-term vascular access device
  B) Nutritional modifications necessary for maintaining a low-iron diet
  C) Strategies for managing activity
  D) Lifestyle modifications and techniques for preventing thromboembolism



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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