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mwit1967

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A nurse measures a patient's 24-hour fluid intake and documents the findings. To be an accurate indicator of fluid status, what must the nurse also do with the information?
 
  A) Compare the patient's intake with the normal range of adult fluid intake.
  B) Report the exact milliliter of intake to the physician's office nurse.
  C) Compare the total intake and output of fluids for the 24 hours.
  D) Ensure that the information is included in the verbal end-of-shift report.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a preoperative patient how to effectively deep breathe. Which of the following would be included?
 
  A) Make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs.
  B) Breathe through the mouth when you inhale and exhale.
  C) Breathe in through the mouth and out through the nose.
  D) Practice deep breathing at least once each week.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


mwit1967

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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