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The nurse notes clubbing of the nails during the physical assessment. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
 
  1) Iron deficiency anemia
  2) Hypoglycemia
  3) Hyperthyroidism
  4) Polycythemia

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Which definition best describes Kussmaul breathing, seen in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis?
 
  1) Progressively increasing, rapid, deep respiration that peaks and then gradually decreases
  2) Rapid and deep respirations
  3) Irregular rate and depth that alternates with periods of apnea
  4) Regular breathing pattern followed by brief periods of apnea


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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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

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