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Yolanda

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Following the removal of a part of the stomach, the patient is assessed closely by the home health nurse for:
 
  a. a stomach ulcer.
  b. digestive problems.
  c. pernicious anemia.
  d. malabsorption.

Question 2

When a young athlete asks the nurse why he felt little pain when he broke his leg during a game, the nurse describes the effect of:
 
  a. hormones.
  b. enzymes.
  c. adrenaline.
  d. endorphins.


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carojassy25

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

C
Pernicious anemia results when the intrinsic factor is missing due to surgery on the stomach.

Answer to Question 2

D
Endorphins found in the pituitary gland and other areas of the central nervous system create the same effect as morphine, producing an analgesic effect.


Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

lindahyatt42

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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