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Jkov05

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Mrs. Smith is a 67-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Rachael, the student nurse caring for Mrs. Smith, explains to her that diarrhea is the result of ab-normally fast peristalsis in what organ?
 
  A. Jejunum
  B. Stomach
  C. Duodenum
  D. Colon

Question 2

The mother of a 7-year-old boy asked the nurse what factors tended to increase self-esteem in boys. According to research, which of the following is the nurse's best response?
 
  A. Positive family communication
  B. Parents who have at least 4 years of college
  C. Boys with older siblings
  D. Boys from two-parent households


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morganmarie791

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

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If peristalsis is abnormally fast in the colon, there is less time for water to be absorbed and the stool will be watery.

Answer to Question 2

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One group of researchers found that family income above the federal poverty level, positive family communication, and involvement in a religious community are associated with high self-esteem in boys.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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