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naturalchemist

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is in palliative care only. Which intervention would have the highest priority?
 
  A) aggressive chemotherapy
  B) pain management
  C) invasive testing
  D) aggressive invasive surgery

Question 2

According to the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, which drug event committed by nurses has the highest percentage of error to the elderly?
 
  A) inadequate monitoring
  B) drugdrug interaction
  C) preparation error
  D) missed dose


pangili4

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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