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leo leo

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The nurse caring for clients receiving chemotherapy knows that loss of hair is a common side effect of this treatment. Which of the following is the correct term for this condition?
 
  A) Xerostomia
  B) Dysphagia
  C) Alopecia
  D) Dyspnea

Question 2

During a precipitous delivery, the client had a laceration, which the nurse documents as
  a second-degree laceration. What does a second-degree laceration indicate?
 
  A) Laceration that involves the perineal skin
  B) Laceration that involves the perineal body
  C) Laceration that involves the anal sphincter
  D) Laceration that extends to the anal canal


Sassygurl126

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

C
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Alopecia is loss of hair, xerostomia is dry mouth, dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, and dyspnea is difficulty breathing.

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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