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Arii_bell

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A patient is admitted from the anesthesia recovery department after a vaginal hysterectomy. She has been placed on a morphine patient-controlled analgesia pump. What vital sign is imperative for the nurse to assess in this patient?
 
  A) Blood pressure
  B) Pulse
  C) Respiration
  D) Temperature

Question 2

Which of the following herbal supplements is combined with chondroitin to repair cartilage?
 
  A) Gingko
  B) Glucosamine
  C) St. John's Wort
  D) Saw palmetto



voltaire123

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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