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Davideckstein7

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse working the night shift assesses a patient's vital signs at 4 a.m. (0340). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of NREM sleep?
 
  A) decreased TPR and BP C) no change from daytime readings
  B) increased TPR and BP D) highly individualized, cannot predict

Question 2

A nurse is assisting a postsurgical patient with effective coughing. How often should this exercise be performed?
 
  A) every hour B) every 2 hours C) every 4 hours D) every shift


amit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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