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D2AR0N

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The nurse is caring for a patient in the late stage of Alzheimer's disease who is noncommunicative. The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing pain based on what assessment findings? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Rapid blinking
  b. Labored breathing
  c. Reduced respiratory rate
  d. Nighttime wakefulness
  e. Restlessness

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an immobile patient with chronic, unrelieved pain that is frequently severe. For what potential complication should the nurse monitor?
 
  a. Deep vein thrombosis
  b. Hypotension
  c. Dehydration
  d. Hypoglycemia


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14vl19

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

ANS: A, B, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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