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xclash

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The body of a patient who dies in the OR or dies as a result of a crime becomes the property of the
 
  a. hospital.
  b. police department.
  c. patient's family.
  d. coroner.

Question 2

At what point is a patient considered undernourished?
 
  a. When the body weight is less than 60 to 70 of ideal body weight (IBW)
  b. When the body weight is more than 50 to 65 of ideal body weight (IBW)
  c. When the body weight is less than 70 to 80 of ideal body weight (IBW)
  d. When the body weight is less than 40 to 50 of ideal body weight (IBW)


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matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The coroner has the right to the body to further investigate the situation that caused the death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients who are undernourished have less than 70 to 80 of IBW and suffer greatly from the lack of caloric intake.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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