What is a sign of overhydration?
a. Tenting, b. Dry tongue, c. pitting edema, d. decreased blood pressure
Who is more likely to get MRSA?
a. Someone who works in a factory
b. An active IV drug user
c. an active smoker who smokes a pack per day
d. active marathon runner
ANSWER.
c) Pitting edema is a sign of overhydration.
b) An active IV drug user is more likely to get MRSA.
What is a sign of overhydration? a. Tenting, b. Dry tongue, c. pitting edema, d. decreased...
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