What signs might indicate an injury to the liver?


upper quadrant pain, diffuse abdominal pain, or referred pain in the right shoulder

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What would be an example of an iatrogenic cause of metabolic alkalosis?

a. Gastric suction b. High-salt diet c. Discontinuing the patient's diuretics d. Vomiting

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An average of blood pressure reading of ________ is normal for a newborn.

A. 75/55 B. 90/55 C. 100/65 D. 118/76

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Platelets are also called:

A) thrombocytes. B) lymphocytes. C) basophils. D) monocytes.

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Which of the following is the main purpose of using growth charts?

a. To have established standards available b. To check child's growth and screen for growth abnormalities c. To diagnose disease d. To keep a chronological record of vital signs

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