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debasdf

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient's skin and notes jaundice, a yellow discoloration of skin. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate based on this assessment finding?
 
  1) Impaired cardiovascular circulation
  2) Diminished oxygen concentration
  3) Liver impairment
  4) Renal impairment

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is prescribed valproic acid for the treatment of a seizure disorder. Which will the nurse assess for during the skin examination?
 
  1) Alopecia
  2) Pruritic rash
  3) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  4) Stevens-Johnson syndrome


Joc

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

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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