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hbsimmons88

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A critical care nurse is closely monitoring a patient who has recently undergone surgical repair of a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse should prioritize assessments of which of the following signs and symptoms of a recurrence of hemorrhage?
 
  A) Restlessness and cyanosis
  B) Hypotension and tachycardia
  C) Bradypnea and pursed lip breathing
  D) Peripheral and pulmonary edema

Question 2

A patient injured in a motor vehicle accident has sustained damage to the diaphysis of the right femur. What is the diaphysis of the femur mainly constructed of?
 
  A) Scoliosis
  B) Epiphyses
  C) Lordosis
  D) Kyphosis


dawsa925

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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