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jc611

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on: Jun 27, 2018
When assessing pulses of a child with coarctation of the aorta, the nurse should use the right subclavian artery.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The school nurse is aware that the highest incidence of childhood obesity is seen in:
 
  a. Caucasian females
  b. African-American girls
  c. Oriental boys
  d. Native American girls


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manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1 . The right brachial artery should be used because the subclavian can give a false reading.
2 . The right brachial artery should be used because the subclavian can give a false reading.

Answer to Question 2

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African-American girls have the highest incidence of childhood obesity.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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