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tingc95

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A patient has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The patient also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate?
 
  A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
  B) Deficient Fluid Volume
  C) Impaired Tissue Integrity
  D) Impaired Urinary Elimination

Question 2

Which of the following is the drug of choice to treat chronic pain in the home?
 
  A) oral morphine B) intravenous morphine C) NSAIDs D) antidepressants



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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