Petechiae Are Noted on the Patient as a Result of the Nurse's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Petechiae are noted on the patient as a result of the nurse's finding:

• A) Bluish-black patches
• B) Tenting
• C) Pinpoint-sized red dots
• D) Large areas of raised, irritated skin

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Definitions:

Postural Control

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Eye-hand Coordination

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