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silviawilliams41

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on: Jul 22, 2018
While assessing a patient in pain, a nurse knows that which of the following signs and symptoms support chronic as opposed to acute pain? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Blood pressure (BP) 116/84, pulse rate (P) 76, respiration rate (R) 18
  2. Sudden sharp, stabbing pain
  3. Dull, aching pain over past 7 months
  4. Dilated pupils
  5. Withdrawn with loss of appetite

Question 2

A nurse understands there are many factors that can affect a patient's temperature. The nurse explains to a patient that which of the following situations can falsely lower the body temperature? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Drinking something cold
  2. Exercising
  3. An outdoor temperature of 99F
  4. A cold climate
  5. Physical inactivity


vkodali

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

ANS: 1, 3, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 4, 5


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