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sabina

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In most cases of pneumonia in the elderly:
 
  A) fever is usually present.
  B) fever is usually absent.
  C) coughing is very common.
  D) respiratory status rarely changes.

Question 2

One of the most common signs of myocardial infarction in an elderly person is:
 
  A) severe pain.
  B) fever.
  C) shortness of breath.
  D) high blood pressure.


mcabuhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 12, 2018
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