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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jul 3, 2018
What is the primary reason to administer oral glucose to a patient?
 
  A) Help sugar get into the brain cells
  B) Increase the amount of circulating glucose
  C) Stimulate the body to release insulin
  D) Improve the patient's level of consciousness

Question 2

You are called for a five-year-old boy who woke up feeling fine this morning but by lunchtime he has a stomach ache with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following would BEST describe his condition?
 
  A) Chronic illness
  B) Acute illness
  C) Sudden onset
  D) Long term


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vickyvicksss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


mckennatimberlake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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