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moongchi

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The nurse is concerned that an older patient has a problem related to regular alcohol consumption. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Anxiety
  2. Malnutrition
  3. Social isolation
  4. Bruises from falling
  5. Dependence on family members

Question 2

A 75-year-old client arrives at the triage area of the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting brown liquid. The client states he has taken an NSAID type of medication for general muscle aches.
 
  What affect might this drug have related to this client's physical complaints?
  A) gastric irritation and bleeding
  B) increased BUN
  C) diarrhea
  D) constipation


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aadams68

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

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Problems related to excessive or regular alcohol consumption include anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

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moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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