____, the presence of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, occurs because liver cirrhosis creates blood backup into the portal artery (portal hypertension) and subsequently sequesters blood in the abdomen.
A. Jaundice
B. Hypoxia
C. Ascites
D. Icterus
Answer: C
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A) CHF. B) COPD. C) cor pulmonale. D) pulmonary neoplasm.
The best way to gauge the effectiveness of oxygen therapy is to monitor the:
A) Pulse oximetry B) Respiratory rate C) Heart rate D) Mental status
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A benefit of the patient information packet is that it ________.
A. helps patients feel more comfortable with the qualifications of the healthcare professionals who are caring for them B. identifies home remedies that can be used as an alternative to seeing the physician C. encourages patients to help themselves achieve better health D. promotes better compliance with treatment programs E. can answer a treatment question that may come up during an office visit