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jake

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The best method to assess the restoration of fluid volume in a patient who has been dehydrated is to
 
  a. monitor blood pres-sure c. check weight daily
  b. observe changes in skin turgor d. assess oral mucous membranes

Question 2

Your client has a problem with the swing phase of gait. What is this problem called?
 
  1. antalgic
  2. stance
  3. lurch
  4. muscle weakness


abro1885

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

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Changes in the body's total fluid volume are indicated by weight. Blood pressure measurements can be used to reflect extracellular fluid status and the degree of fluid volume deficit. Assessing skin turgor and mucous membranes are unreliable indicators of adequate fluid volume.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


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jake

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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