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londonang

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Which of the following is the rationale for assisting the patient to a sitting position and having them remain positioned for a few minutes after the physical examination?
 a. Only children and the elderly need help.
  b. Patients are tired after examination.
  c. Patients may need to recover from potential dizziness.
  d. Patients may experience ringing in the ears from lying down.

Question 2

If a patient presents with skin that appears to be yellowish, this is a condition called _________.
 a. pallor
  b. cyanosis
  c. jaundice
  d. erythema


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and is also present in the white of the eyes.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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