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wrbasek0

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on: Jun 26, 2018
On examination, it was noted that food eaten by the patient was unable to reach the stomach. This may be due to:
 A) ileus
  B) poor peristalsis
  C) pylorospasm
  D) indigestion

Question 2

Following the patient's total knee replacement, to help prevent blood and fluid from building up at the surgical site, the surgeon inserts a ___________________ _, which is a tubular vessel or instrument inserted into a body cavity.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

catheter


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