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burchfield96

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which manifestations that an older patient is exhibiting should the nurse investigate as possibly being caused by peptic ulcer disease? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Clay-colored stools
  3. Abdominal distention
  4. Indigestion with bloating
  5. Vague and diffuse abdominal pain

Question 2

A risk factor for the diabetic client associated with aggressive glycemic control is
 
  A) the development of foot ulcers.
  B) decreased vision acuity associated with diabetic retinopathy.
  C) frequent skin yeast infections.
  D) hypoglycemic episodes.


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thall411

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

3,4,5
Rationale: Diarrhea is not a manifestation of peptic ulcer disease.

Answer to Question 2

D


burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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