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An alert and oriented patient has been exposed to the biological toxin ricin. He presents with a fever, cough, and generalized weakness. His airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. His skin is warm and dry, and his radial pulse is weak. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate when caring for this patient?
 
  A) Administer oxygen to the patient.
  B) Apply a HEPA filter mask to the patient.
  C) Obtain vital signs and transport.
  D) Isolate the patient before administering further care.

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A similarity all laxatives share is that they:
 
  A) reduce the molecular bonds of colon contents.
  B) increase peristalsis via direct stimulation.
  C) increase bulk in the intestines.
  D) increase the water content in the colon.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
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Wow, this really help

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