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A patient with acute peritonitis may present with rapid, shallow breathing resulting from:
 
  A) pain.
  B) DKA.
  C) hypovolemia.
  D) inflammation.

Question 2

Which of the following organ's function is to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, maintain blood pressure, and filter waste products from the blood?
 
  A) Kidneys
  B) Liver
  C) Spleen
  D) Heart



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Answer to Question 1

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