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neverstopbelieb

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The nursing is caring for a client who received a central venous catheter and is monitoring for symptoms of a pneumothorax. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse be concerned about? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. elevation in temperature d. bounding, rapid pulse
  b. sudden dyspnea e. hypotension
  c. weak, rapid pulse f. hypertension

Question 2

What is the leading cause of infection among young adults?
 
  a. environmental exposure to pathogens
  b. illicit drug use and abuse
  c. neglect of personal hygiene
  d. sexually transmitted diseases


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ndhahbi

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

B, C, E
Symptoms of a pneumothorax include sudden dyspnea; weak, rapid pulse; hypotension; sharp chest pain; pallor or cyanosis; and increased anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

D
The leading cause of infection among young adults is sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases cause infection often resulting in reproductive dysfunction. Unprotected sex can demonstrate a lack of fear by many young adults.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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