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HCHenry

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is caring for a comatose patient. What can happen to the feet if they are unsupported in the dorsiflexed position?
 
  A) heel extension and pain C) plantar extension and arch loss
  B) toe contractures and numbness D) plantar flexion and footdrop

Question 2

A nurse has documented that a patient has anorexia. What does this term mean?
 
  A) eating more than daily requirements C) vitamin C deficiency
  B) lack of appetite D) fluid deficit


leeeep

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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