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segrsyd

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on: Jun 25, 2018
When taking the health history of a patient who presents with acute abdominal pain, which is the priority action by the nurse?
 
  1) Administering pain medication
  2) Collecting detailed demographic information
  3) Exploring the past history of GI illness
  4) Assessing vital signs

Question 2

The nurse notes a positive Murphy sign during the physical assessment. Which does the nurse suspect based on this data?
 
  1) Ascites
  2) Appendicitis
  3) Cholecystitis
  4) Pelvic abscess


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flannelavenger

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

billybob123

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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