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jerry coleman

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The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. What is a priority nursing function when caring for a patient with cirrhosis?
 
  A) Monitoring the patient's oral intake
  B) Monitoring the patient's social support network
  C) Monitoring the patient for signs of hypervolemia
  D) Monitoring the patient's mental status

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Following diagnostic testing, a 69-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with Paget's disease. When planning the subsequent care that this patient is likely to require, what nursing diagnosis should most likely be prioritized by the nurse?
 
  A) Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunction related to Paget's disease
  B) Impaired physical mobility related to Paget's disease
  C) Risk for impaired skin integrity related to Paget's disease
  D) Unilateral neglect related to Paget's disease


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bassamabas

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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