The Nurse Caring for a Client with an Intestinal Malignancy

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client with an intestinal malignancy assesses for bleeding, which would most likely be manifested by

• A) abdominal discomfort.
• B) hematemesis.
• C) hematochezia.
• D) hypotension.

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Elemental Symbol

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Scandium

A rare, light, silvery-metallic element used in some aerospace applications.

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A group of highly reactive elements located in Group 17 of the periodic table, which include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.

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