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Capo

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The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with Graves' disease. What physical characteristics of Graves' would the nurse expect to find?
 
  A) Hair loss
  B) Moon face
  C) Bulging eyes
  D) Fatigue

Question 2

An older adult patient has been brought to the emergency department (ED) after being found unconscious by a neighbor. What action should be the ED nurse's highest priority in the care of this patient?
 
  A) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
  B) Assess the patient's level of consciousness (LOC).
  C) Maintain the patency of the patient's airway.
  D) Establish IV access.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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