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mspears3

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An older patient with chronic renal failure is exhibiting manifestations of anemia. Why is this occurring in the patient?
 
  1. The result of renal dialysis
  2. Loss of the kidney hormone erythropoietin
  3. Loss of appetite related to elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels
  4. Loss of blood through the urine because the failing kidney does not function properly

Question 2

A nursing instructor asks a student to describe Graves' disease. Which statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of this disorder?
 
  A) It is an autoimmune disorder associated with sustained thyroid overactivity.
  B) It is an autoimmune disorder associated with sustained thyroid underactivity.
  C) It is a disorder that is associated with a tumor on the thyroid, which leads to thyroid overactivity
  D) It is a disorder that is associated with long-term use of amiodarone, a cardiac medication.


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chem1s3

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

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Rationale: Hemodialysis does not cause anemia.

Answer to Question 2

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mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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