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Metfan725

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The patient taking furosemide (Lasix) to correct excess edema shows a weight loss of 5.5 pounds in 24 hours. The nurse calculates that this weight loss is equivalent to how many liters (L) of fluid?
 
  a. 1 L
  b. 1.5 L
  c. 2.0 L
  d. 2.5 L

Question 2

The nurse cautions that stress over a long period of time can contribute to the risk for cancer as prolonged stress suppresses the ____________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

D
Each kilogram (2.2 pounds) of weight loss is equivalent to 1 liter of fluid. Therefore, 5.5 pounds  2.2 pounds = 2.5 liters.

Answer to Question 2

immune system

The immune system can be suppressed by prolonged stress.



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