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mpobi80

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on: Jul 17, 2018
A nurse has received a clinical specialist certificate. What specialization is the nurse
  likely to have achieved in order to acquire the certificate?
 
  A) Adult nursing
  B) Family practice
  C) Pediatrics
  D) Medical-surgical

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old boy who is brought to the ER by a camp counselor with signs of anaphylaxis following a bee sting. Which of the following signs might the nurse observe with this condition? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Rash
  B) Edema at the site of the sting
  C) Hypertension
  D) Strong rapid pulse
  E) Pupillary dilation
  F) Severe dyspnea


GCabra

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

D

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E, F
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Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include edema and itching at the site of the sting; rash; severe dyspnea; sneezing; apprehension; airway obstruction; hypotension; weak, rapid, thready pulse; diaphoresis; pallor or cyanosis; pupillary dilation; seizures; and loss of consciousness.


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