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chads108

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A 37-year-old male patient presents at the emergency department complaining of nausea and vomiting and severe abdominal pain.
 
  While the nurse is assessing the patient, the patient's wife informs the nurse that the patient ingested 24 ounces of vodka last evening. The patient's abdomen is rigid, and there is bruising to the patient's flank. What is the patient exhibiting signs of?
  A) Pancreatitis with possible peritonitis
  B) Acute cholecystitis
  C) Obstruction of the bowel
  D) Acute appendicitis

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After several weeks of antibiotic therapy for the treatment of osteomyelitis, a patient is preparing for discharge. When providing health education related to self-care, the nurse should emphasize which of the following topics?
 
  A) The need to avoid ASA and anticoagulants
  B) The need to resume normal physical activity as soon as possible
  C) The importance of maintaining a healthy diet
  D) The importance of adhering to further antibiotic treatment


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jointhecircus

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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