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genevieve1028

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A 70-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a respiratory infection being treated with antibiotics. He is also taking oral corticosteroids to assist in decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. The patient is prone to
 
  A) Superinfection
  B) Respiratory distress
  C) Nausea and vomiting
  D) Purpura

Question 2

The patient reports to the nurse that she feels as if her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is consistent with a deficiency in which of the following dietary elements?
 
  A) Protein
  B) Vitamin D
  C) Calcium
  D) Vitamin A


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momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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