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azncindy619

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock, the nurse anticipates:
 
  a. slow, labored breathing.
  b. hot, flushed skin.
  c. edematous extremities.
  d. weak, thready pulse.

Question 2

When a 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson's, the nurse suspects an overdose of:
 
  a. marijuana.
  b. cocaine.
  c. amphetamines.
  d. Valium.


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dawsa925

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

D
The pulse becomes weak and thready with hypovolemic shock.

Answer to Question 2

C
Over time, dopamine depletion in the brain can cause Parkinson-like symptoms to occur in people who abuse amphetamines.


azncindy619

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

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Excellent

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