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tth

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A 45-year-old tells you he missed his dialysis appointment yesterday. You should suspect that he has a history of:
 
  A) diabetes.
  B) cancer.
  C) kidney failure.
  D) liver failure.

Question 2

To assess a carotid pulse, you should feel the patient's:
 
  A. wrist. C. foot.
  B. upper arm. D. neck.



tandmlomax84

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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