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nummyann

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The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing the fluid deprivation test. This test is designed to confirm which condition?
 
  a. Diabetes insipidus
  b. Diabetes mellitus
  c. Hypothyroidism
  d. Hyperparathyroidism

Question 2

The nurse is discussing bariatric surgery complications with a patient. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching about common procedural side ef-fects?
 
  a. I understand that gastric ulcers frequently occur in patients who have bariatric surgery.
  b. Gallstones are a common occurrence in patients who have bariatric surgery.
  c. I know an umbilical hernia might happen after I have bariatric surgery.
  d. Unfortunately, I may experience gastritis after having bariatric surgery.


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ebe

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

A
The fluid deprivation test is used to assess for the presence of diabetes insipidus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Nutritional deficiencies caused by the banding result in the formation of gallstones in a large percentage of bariatric surgery patients. About a third of patients who undergo bariatric surgery develop gallstones.


nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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