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xclash

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse takes into consideration that the child with nephrosis is at risk for infection because of accumulated fluid in the abdomen and is especially vulnerable to:
 
  a. Appendicitis
  b. Colitis
  c. Gastritis
  d. Peritonitis

Question 2

The term used by the nurse to describe the processes that result in increases in physical size is referred to as __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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phuda

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The accumulation of fluid in the abdomen in a child with nephrosis makes the child vulnerable to peritonitis.

Answer to Question 2

Growth
Growth is an increase in size.


xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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