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tichca

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When caring for a patient who is confined to bed, a nurse recognizes that the patient is at increased risk for the formation of a blood clot, which is known as
 
  1. Footdrop.
  2. Contractures.
  3. Osteoporosis.
  4. Thromboembolism.

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A nurse recognizes that a condition that occurs because of a loss of bone minerals, which leads to an increased risk for skeletal fractures, is known as
 
  1. Footdrop.
  2. Contractures.
  3. Osteoporosis.
  4. Thromboembolism.


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lucas dlamini

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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