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burton19126

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient's hemoglobin level. Which finding indicates the diagnosis of anemia?
 
  1) Less than 10 g/dL
  2) Less than 12 g/dL
  3) Less than 14 g/dL
  4) Less than 16 g/dL

Question 2

A pregnant patient asks the nurse, Why am I getting spider marks on my legs now that I am pregnant? Which is the rationale for the appearance of the angiomas?
 
  1) Increased estrogen levels
  2) Increased weight of the uterus on leg vessel
  3) Decreased exercise during pregnancy
  4) Peripheral edema


k.lashomb

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

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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