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dbose

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In 1882, the first psychiatric training school for nurses opened. The first psychiatric nurse was:
 
  a. Dorothea Dix.
  b. Linda Richards.
  c. Clara Barton.
  d. Lillian Wald.

Question 2

If the patient taking a diuretic has an erratic pulse and muscle weakness, the nurse should suspect a decrease in:
 
  a. sodium.
  b. potassium.
  c. chloride.
  d. iron.


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

B
Linda Richards, who practiced in the 1880s, is credited as being the first psychiatric nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
Diuretics can deplete potassium through urine excretion and lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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