During a physical assessment the nurse notes that the patient has low blood pressure. Which is a possible cause for this clinical manifestation?
1) Fluid overload
2) High sodium intake
3) Dehydration
4) Obesity
ANS: 3
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The ambulatory care center nurse assures a dubious client that she has been certified as an ambulatory nurse by
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