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ap345

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A 67-year-old woman whose medical history includes obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension has admitted to her care provider that she has often been incontinent of urine over the past several months.
 
  In an effort to control her problem, she has been using absorbent pads but is motivated to find a solution to her overactive bladder. What goal should the patient and the nurse emphasize to restore the patient's urinary continence?
  A) Making lifestyle changes that will result in weight loss
  B) Changing the woman's diet to reduce her sodium intake
  C) Increasing the frequency of glucometer checks and improving her glycemic control
  D) Monitoring the patient's blood pressure more closely

Question 2

The staff educator is orientating a nurse new to the neurological ICU when a patient with a T2 spinal cord injury is admitted. The patient is soon exhibiting manifestations of neurogenic shock.
 
  What sign or symptom is consistent with this diagnosis?
  A) Increased cardiac biomarkers
  B) Hypotension
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Excessive sweating


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trog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


ap345

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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