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HCHenry

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When a patient is dying, the family should
 A) be allowed to spend as much time with the patient as they desire.
  B) not be allowed in the room often, so that the patient can rest.
  C) provide all of the patient's care.
  D) be kept away from the patient as much as possible because dying is upsetting.

Question 2

A nursing assistant who reads the abbreviation NPO on a patient's chart knows that the patient
 A) has no known allergies.
  B) should receive nothing by mouth.
  C) is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
  D) must not bear weight on one leg.



Chelseyj.hasty

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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