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WhattoUnderstand

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A nurse is caring for a patient who is ambulating for the first time after surgery. Upon standing, the patient complains of dizziness and faintness. The patient's blood pressure is 90/50 . What is the name for this condition?
 
  A) orthostatic hypotension C) ambulatory bradycardia
  B) orthostatic hypertension D) ambulatory tachycardia

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The nurse palpating the skin of a patient documents a firm 1.5 cm mass on the lower right leg. What type of skin lesion does this describe?
 
  A) macule B) wheal C) vesicle D) nodule


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paavo

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

A

Answer to Question 2

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WhattoUnderstand

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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