A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with

A. liver failure.
B. pulmonary embolism.
C. heart failure.
D. electrolyte imbalances

Ans: C. heart failure.

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A) Standing orders B) Written orders C) Verbal orders D) Computer orders

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The main difference between the three block-style business letter formats is: a. how the lines of text are lined up with the margins. b. the level of formality expressed in the content

c. the amount of information included in the letter. d. the purpose of the letter.

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