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sc00by25

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When admitting a patient to the hospital, the nurse notes the patient has mild sunburn. The nurse should document this finding as:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. cyanosis.
  c. erythema.
  d. ecchymosis.

Question 2

Divide 3/4 by 1/5.
 
  a. 3/20.
  b. 15/4.
  c. 31/45.
  d. 4/15.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Erythema is redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries; erythema is seen in mild sunburn.

Answer to Question 2

B
Write the problem down correctly, invert the second number, and multiply.



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