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lak

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A client diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) arrives at the healthcare facility
  along with her 16-year-old daughter. The client is worried that her daughter is also
  susceptible.
 
  The client's daughter asks the nurse if skin cancer is preventable. Which
  intervention should the nurse emphasize with regard to the prevention of skin cancer?
  A) Avoid direct early morning sunlight exposure
  B) Use sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 12
  C) Regularly use sunlamps and tanning beds rather than direct sunlight
  D) Consult healthcare provider if changes in moles occur

Question 2

An elderly client postoperative hip replacement is experiencing signs of hyponatremia. The nurse checks the client's electrolyte levels. Which of the following serum sodium levels confirms this diagnosis?
 
  A) 150 mEq/L
  B) 145 mEq/L
  C) 135 mEq/L
  D) 130 mEq/L


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akpaschal

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
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Hyponatremia, a serum sodium level of less than 135 mEq/L, usually results from excessive water retention.


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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