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Zoey63294

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on: Jun 25, 2018

Which patient should the nurse assess first after receiving change-of-shift report?

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After several days of antibiotic therapy, an older hospitalized patient develops watery diarrhea. Which action should the nurse take first?

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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer to Question 2

Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018

Gracias!

bblaney

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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