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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A physician needs to assess a patient's rectal area. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
 
  a. Sims'
  b. Prone
  c. Lithotomy
  d. Knee-chest

Question 2

When a young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105 F and begins to hallucinate, the nurse assesses this as:
 
  a. delirium.
  b. a psychotic break.
  c. a possible stroke.
  d. an anxiety disorder.


cassie_ragen

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

D
Knee-chest position provides maximum exposure of the rectal area.

Answer to Question 2

A
An organic mental disorder is delirium that is frequently brought on by a severe physical illness.


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michelleunicorn

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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