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kfurse

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on: Jul 2, 2018
When treating a patient with acute abdominal pain, you should do which of the following?
 
  A) Administer sips of water if patient complains of thirst
  B) Have him take antacids in an attempt to decrease the pain
  C) Have him drink milk to coat the stomach and reduce the pain
  D) Have the patient lie still and assume a position of comfort

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?


frre432

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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