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kwoodring

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A nurse is caring for a client with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). What effect of
  PCM should the nurse monitor for in the client?
 
  A) Delayed wound healing
  B) Inflamed mucus membranes of mouth
  C) Appearance of lesions on the skin
  D) Elevated heart and pulse rate

Question 2

A family member has heard about the rule of threes and asks the nurse what it means. What would be the best response about the rule of threes?
 
  A) A person can live 3 minutes without oxygen.
  B) A person can live 3 hours without water.
  C) A person can live 3 days without food.
  D) A person can live 3 weeks without warmth.


lauravaras

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
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The rule of threes is that a person can live 3 minutes without oxygen; 3 hours without warmth; 3 days without water; and 3 weeks without food.


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