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segrsyd

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When assessing a patient, the patient complains of an uncomfortable sensation leading to an urge to scratch. The nurse notes the patient scratching frequently. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. cyanosis.
  c. jaundice.
  d. pruritus.

Question 2

4.5 divided by 3 equals:
 
  a. 0.75.
  b. 1.5.
  c. 5.
  d. 0.66.


kjo;oj

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

D
Pruritus is a symptom of itching and an uncomfortable sensation leading to an urge to scratch. Some causes are allergy, infection, jaundice, elevated serum urea, and skin irritation.

Answer to Question 2

B
In the divisor, move the decimal point all the way to the right and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places as moved in the divisor.


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