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Marty

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An older female patient is experiencing fatigue, nausea, vague complaint of intermittent chest discomfort, and not sleeping well. How should the nurse interpret these symptoms?
 
  1. Signs of anemia
  2. Pancreatic disease
  3. Myocardial infarction
  4. Normal changes of aging

Question 2

A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has voiced concerns about why she has gotten this disorder. She reports she has not been ill. What response by the nurse is indicated?
 
  A) Candidiasis is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils.
  B) The candidiasis infection is caused by a virus.
  C) Candidiasis is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth.
  D) Candidias is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods.


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ebe

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

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Rationale: Anemia would present with fatigue but not with nausea or chest discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

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Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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