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waynest

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Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH) has just been released into an individual's circulation. Which of the following changes in homeostasis most likely prompted the individual's posterior pituitary gland to release this hormone?
 
  A) Psychological or physiological stress
  B) Increased blood osmolality
  C) Increased oxygen demand
  D) Increased sodium intake

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A male patient presents to the clinic complaining of a headache. The nurse notes that the patient is guarding his neck, and he tells the nurse that he has stiffness in the neck area. The nurse suspects the patient may have meningitis.
 
  What is another well-recognized sign of this infection?
  A) Negative Brudzinski's sign
  B) Positive Kernig's sign
  C) Hyperpatellar reflex
  D) Sluggish pupil reaction


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amynguyen1221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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