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silviawilliams41

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A 38-year-old patient with cirrhosis has ascites and 4+ edema of the feet and legs. Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care?

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To detect possible complications in a patient with severe cirrhosis who has bleeding esophageal varices, it is most important for the nurse to monitor


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



Answer to Question 2



silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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