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jace

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A female patient tells the nurse that she has pain and numbness to her thumb, first, and second finger of her right hand. The nurse discovers that the patient is employed as an auto mechanic, and that the pain is increased while working.
 
  This may indicate that the patient could possibly have what?
  A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
  B) Tendonitis
  C) Impingement syndrome
  D) Dupuytren's contracture

Question 2

A 58-year-old with a longstanding diagnosis of diverticulitis has been admitted to the hospital due to an acute exacerbation in her symptoms. The care team has deemed surgery unnecessary, but is pursuing aggressive medical treatment.
 
  What pathophysiological process is contributing to this woman's health problem?
  A) Proliferation of bacteria in the woman's large bowel has eliminated her normal flora.
  B) Food and bacteria have accumulated in a herniated area of the patient's colon.
  C) Uncoordinated peristalsis has resulted in irritation of the colon and stagnation of the bowel's contents.
  D) Stenosis of the ileocecal valve has created an infected obstruction.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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