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tingc95

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A patient has been admitted for observation following an automobile accident. The nurse suspects that the patient's condition may be deteriorating because
 
  1. The patient was previously lethargic and is now alert.
  2. The blood pressure and pulse have not changed.
  3. The patient still cannot remember the events before the accident.
  4. The patient was oriented to person, place, time, and situation 1 hour ago and is now oriented to person and place only.

Question 2

When assessing the integrity of a patient's skin, the nurse is
 
  1. Checking the elasticity of the skin.
  2. Looking for cuts or breaks in the skin.
  3. Assessing the color of the skin.
  4. Determining whether the skin is moist or dry.


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Ksh22

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

JCABRERA33

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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