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geodog55

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse performing an assessment would correctly note that an absent pulse in one or more of the extremities indicates
 
  1. A blockage.
  2. Shock.
  3. Decreased plasma volume.
  4. Problems with the heart's electrical conduction system.

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A nurse performing an assessment would correctly identify that a patient has a greater chance of contracting health-care facilityacquired pneumonia if he has
 
  1. Difficulty swallowing.
  2. An existing respiratory disease.
  3. Poor oral hygiene.
  4. Any of the above.


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srodz

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

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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