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codyclark

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient returns from abdominal surgery and develops hiccups. You should
 A) give the patient a drink of water.
  B) support the incisional area with a pillow.
  C) give the patient a teaspoon of sugar.
  D) cover the patient with a warm blanket.

Question 2

The essence of nursing care is _____________.
 A) learning.
  B) caring.
  C) curing.
  D) understanding.


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amit

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


codyclark

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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