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ashley

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient who has been diagnosed with gestational hypertension asks the nurse what caused it. The nurse explains that there are many theories, but the cause is:
 
  a. too much salt.
  b. a toxin.
  c. unknown.
  d. diabetes.

Question 2

The nurse prepares the family for the most common problem of the terminally ill patient caused by narcotics, which is:
 
  a. malnutrition.
  b. constipation.
  c. fluid retention.
  d. dehydration.


Kingjoffery

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

C
The cause of gestational hypertension is unknown.

Answer to Question 2

B
One of the most common opioid-induced problems of the terminally ill patient is constipation.


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