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saraeharris

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on: Jul 11, 2018
During prenatal visits, the nurse keeps a record of a patient's blood pressure to identify:
 
  a. ketoacidosis.
  b. placenta previa.
  c. gestational diabetes.
  d. gestational hypertension.

Question 2

The hospice nurse documents an assessment finding of cachexia in the patient record, which describes a state of:
 
  a. deep sleep and unresponsiveness.
  b. marked weakness and emaciation.
  c. total addiction to opioids.
  d. renewed energy.


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zacnyjessica

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

D
Blood pressure should be assessed routinely during pregnancy, because symptoms of gestational hypertension include hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

B
Malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation is called cachexia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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