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melly21297

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A nurse who provides care on a pediatric medicine unit has conducted a medication reconciliation of a recently-admitted patient.
 
  In light of the fact that the child takes methylphenidate (Ritalin), the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health problem?
  A) Anxiety
  B) Respiratory depression
  C) Obesity
  D) ADHD

Question 2

A 70-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to manage his hypertension. The nurse would be sure to instruct the patient to
 
  A) take his pulse at least four times a day.
  B) weigh himself once a week at the same time of the day.
  C) avoid smoke-filled rooms.
  D) understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.


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Liddy

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

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Answer to Question 2

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melly21297

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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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