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s.tung

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The nurse is providing care for a patient whose cancer has metastasized to her small intestine. What does the small intestine do? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Creation of human waste products
  B) Reabsorption of water to maintain blood pressure
  C) Secretion
  D) Absorption
  E) Movement of nutrients into the blood stream.

Question 2

A patient with a recent diagnosis of HIV is soon to begin highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART).
 
  When performing health education related to the patient's new medication regimen, the nurse should prioritize interventions relevant to which of the following nursing diagnoses?
  A) Ineffective adherence
  B) Delayed growth and development
  C) Risk for caregiver role strain
  D) Social isolation


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snackralk

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

C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

A


s.tung

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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