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Cooldude101

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the probable source of bright red blood in the stool?
 
  a. Stomach
  b. Small intestine
  c. Lower gastrointestinal tract
  d. Higher intestinal tract

Question 2

The patient arrived at the emergency department in pain and bleeding profusely with the following vital signs: BP 80/54, P 102, RR 22. What does the nurse recognize that these symptoms indicate?
 
  a. Inadequate perfusion
  b. Circulatory shock
  c. Massive vasodilation
  d. Heart failure


Juro

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

ANS: C
When blood in the stool is bright red, the site of bleeding is most likely from the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Shock results from failure of the circulatory system to provide sufficient blood circulation.


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