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Wadzanai

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A patient with portal hypertension has been admitted to the medical floor. What will the nurse assess for related to portal hypertension?
 
  A) Bowel obstruction
  B) Vitamin A deficiency
  C) Ascites
  D) Hepatic encephalopathy

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A community health nurse is participating in a health forum under the auspices of the local seniors' center.
 
  The subject of osteoporosis has come up during a discussion with participants, and the nurse is providing a brief overview of the concept of bone density and the changes in bone density that occur with age. What age-related change in hormone levels contributes to the high incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis among older adults?
  A) Decreased parathyroid hormone levels
  B) Decreased levels of calcitonin
  C) Increased estrogen levels in women
  D) Decreased levels of somatotropin


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mochi09

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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