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silviawilliams41

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A client who has abused alcohol may present with edema because:
 a. inactivity increases fluid stasis.
  b. alcohol increases hydration of the body.
  c. albumin levels in the blood are decreased.
  d. ascites can force fluids out into peripheral tissues.

Question 2

What statement is true about alcohol?
 a. Women have a greater tolerance for alcohol than men.
  b. Alcohol is slowly absorbed from the gastric and intestinal mucosa.
  c. Cerebral effects of alcohol can reach brain cells within few minutes.
  d. Women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase, the gastric enzyme that breaks down alcohol.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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