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Frost2351

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A student nurses asks the nursing instructor why an infant's skin appears reddened. Which response by the nursing instructor is most appropriate?
 
  1) The infant's skin color is caused by an excessive breakdown of erythrocytes.
  2) The infant's skin color is caused by increased lipid levels.
  3) The infant's skin color is caused by diminished peripheral circulation.
  4) The infant's skin color is caused by lower amounts of subcutaneous tissue.

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The nurse assessing a patient who is experiencing renal failure. Which change to the integumentary system does the nurse anticipate for this patient?
 
  1) Jaundice
  2) Thinning hair
  3) Uremic frost
  4) Thickened nails


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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Wow, this really help

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