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nevelica

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When administering intravenous (IV) fluids, the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult. Dehydration can become lethal if the patient loses:
 
  a. 5 of body fluid.
  b. 10 of body fluid.
  c. 15 of body fluid.
  d. 20 of body fluid.

Question 2

The stage of family development that is considered to be the last stage of the life cycle is known as the:
 
  a. expectant stage.
  b. senescence stage.
  c. establishment stage.
  d. disengagement stage.


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SamMuagrove

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

D
A loss of 20 of body fluid in an adult is fatal.

Answer to Question 2

B
The senescence stage is the last stage of the life cycle, which requires the individual to cope with a large range of changes. For the older adult the family unit continues to be a major source of satisfaction and pleasure. Most older adults prefer to live independently.


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

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Excellent

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