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appyboo

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A nurse is assisting with a thoracentesis. In preparation, the nurse should position the patient in the
 
  1. Semi-Fowler position.
  2. Supine position.
  3. Side-lying position.
  4. Orthopneic position.

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A patient's test results indicate an A1C measurement of 6.2. A nurse identifies that the patient is at risk for
 
  1. Pancreatic disease.
  2. Jaundice.
  3. Diabetes.
  4. Impaired kidney function.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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