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jessicacav

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the most common cause of pedal edema?
 
  a. Liver failure
  b. Kidney failure
  c. Heart failure
  d. Electrolyte imbalances

Question 2

What change in the patient's respiratory breathing pattern is commonly seen with significant fe-ver?
 
  a. Slower rate
  b. More rapid rate
  c. More prolonged expiratory time
  d. More prolonged inspiratory time


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Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Swelling of the lower extremities is known as pedal edema. It most often occurs with heart fail-ure, which causes an increase in the hydrostatic pressure of the blood vessels in the lower extrem-ities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The increased need for oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal may cause tachypnea.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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