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jake

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on: Jul 11, 2018
To which diet should a patient with Cushing syndrome adhere?
 
  a. Less sodium
  b. More calories
  c. Less potassium
  d. More carbohydrates

Question 2

One of the housekeepers splashes a chemical in the eyes. What should be the first priority?
 
  a. Transport to a physician immediately
  b. Cover the eyes with a sterile gauze
  c. Irrigate with H2O for 5 minutes
  d. Irrigate with normal saline solution for 20 minutes


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Sweetkitty24130

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

ANS: A
The diet should be lower in sodium to help decrease edema.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Burns are medically treated with a prolonged, 15- to 20-minute or longer normal saline flush immediately after burn exposure.


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

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