When ambulating a surgical patient for the first time, return the patient to bed if the pulse increases more than ____________________ points.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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1. "You should ask your doctor since you promised him that you would not drink anymore." 2. "You have been drinking instead of eating, and alcohol interferes with folate metabolism in your liver." 3. "You need folic acid to make up for the vitamin B12 deficiency that was caused by your alcoholism." 4. "You need folic acid because you have not been compliant with taking your vitamins and attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings."