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pragya sharda

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A hospitalized husband and father of two children just learned that his wife was killed in a motor vehicle accident. The method in which this patient manifests loss will be influenced by:
 
  A. personal attitude.
  B. maturational loss.
  C. emotional well-being.
  D. the stage of human development.

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Mr. Barnes is a 56-year-old patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis to the medical unit of the hospital where Maggie works as a registered nurse. As she reviews his labs, which of the following would she expect to be elevated?
 
  A. Total bilirubin
  B. Alkaline phosphatase
  C. Amylase
  D. Carcinoembryonic antigen


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ultraflyy23

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

D
A maturational loss is any change in the developmental process that is normally expected during a lifetime. Emotional well-being examines a person's state of mind and presence.

Answer to Question 2

C
Amylase is an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that is elevated in conditions of the pancreas, such as inflammation or tumors. It is also elevated in cholecystitis, necrotic bowel, and diabetic ketoacidosis.


pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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