Which of the following is/are associated with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply
A) excitability
B) nausea
C) extreme weight loss
D) increased focus
E) hallucinations
F) increased sensitivity to pain
B) nausea
E) hallucinations
F) increased sensitivity to pain
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1. beta-hemolytic streptococci. 2. Streptococcus pneumoniae. 3. Streptococcus viridans. 4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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1) On a tendon 2) On a bony prominence 3) On a muscle 4) On a dermatome
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