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lunatika

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A fit, young woman was at zero nitrogen balance, but when she became pregnant the nurse cautioned her that she might develop:
 
  a. embolism.
  b. anabolism.
  c. catabolism.
  d. metabolism.

Question 2

The nurse assesses the blood pressure as 192/86, noting that the patient has a pulse pressure of ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


HandsomeMarc

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

B
When more nitrogen is consumed than is excreted, anabolism occurs. This is also called a positive nitrogen balance.

Answer to Question 2

106
one hundred six
The pulse pressure is the difference between the diastolic and systolic readings.


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