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aabwk4

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The nurse is receiving the morning report about a patient who is being treated on the hospital's medical unit.
 
  The nurse is informed that the patient's serum bilirubin level has been trending upward over the past 2 days and is now well above the normal reference range. The nurse should anticipate which of the following assessment findings?
  A) Dependent edema
  B) Cold intolerance
  C) Ascites
  D) Jaundice

Question 2

A patient has developed severe contact dermatitis with burning, itching, cracking, and peeling of the skin on her hands. What should the patient be instructed to do?
 
  A) Wear powdered latex gloves.
  B) Wash her hands with antibacterial soap.
  C) Maintain the room temperature at 80F.
  D) Keep her hands well moisturized.


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Hikerman221

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

D

Answer to Question 2

D


aabwk4

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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