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rlane42

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During a routine vital sign assessment, you note the client's blood pressure is 212/110. Why is this finding particularly significant?
 
  A) It allows the nurse to have a baseline value
  B) It deviates from normal and is significant
  C) It is due to the fact the client is fearful
  D) It is related to a tumor of the adrenal

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An 80-year-old client has a body temperature of 97F. Which condition best accounts for this client's temperature reading?
 
  A) Altered endocrine function
  B) Hypothyroidism
  C) Temperature drops with age
  D) The client is anemic


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jsm54321

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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