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jwb375

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A nurse in the Medical ICU has orders to infuse a hypertonic solution into a patient with low blood pressure.
 
  This solution will increase the number of dissolved particles in the patient's blood, creating pressure for fluids in the tissues to shift into the capillaries and increase the blood volume. What term or terms are associated with this process?
  A) Hydrostatic pressure
  B) Osmosis and osmolality
  C) Diffusion
  D) Active transport

Question 2

The nurse presents at a seminar for older adults with integumentary problems. Which of the following information should the nurse give regarding the use of alternative therapies?
 
  A) Alternative therapies are often the treatment of choice those with problems.
  B) Alternative therapies are dangerous and should be avoided.
  C) Discuss the use of any alternative therapy with your family.
  D) Inform your health care team of alternative therapies in use.


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cpetit11

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D
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These therapies have been used for hundreds of years, often successfully. Patients should be encouraged to try them, but with the physician's knowledge. In some cases, natural products can be dangerous or can interact with prescribed drugs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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