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cabate

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient has discoloration of an area of their mucous membrane caused by extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue. The nurse should document that the patient has:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. cyanosis.
  c. diaphoresis.
  d. ecchymosis.

Question 2

The sum of 3/4 and 7/8 is:
 
  a. 10/48.
  b. 10/12.
  c. 21/4.
  d. 1 5/8.


Gabe

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

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Ecchymosis is discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls (also called a bruise).

Answer to Question 2

D
Find the common denominator and add.


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