The movement of food through the intestines is known as:
A. Peristalsis
B. Ileum translation
C. Microvilli propulsion
D. Flexure propulsion
Answer: A. Peristalsis
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1. A client's hand is injured during an arterial blood gas draw. 2. A client's family is dissatisfied with the breakfast just served. 3. A client leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA). 4. A client claims he is not ready to be discharged. 5. The family does not want a client to be transferred from the intensive care unit (ICU).
A client who had outpatient surgery is given an instruction sheet in preparation for discharge
When the nurse asks if the instructions are clear, the client says, "I'll read them later when I have my glasses; besides, you told me everything I need to know." Based on these statements, what would the nurse suspect? A) The client may be unable to read the instructions. B) The client already knows the information. C) The client does not want the written information. D) The client is ready to learn.
The National Cancer Institute has confirmed a direct cause-and-effect relationship between immune system changes and the development of cancer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Appropriate teaching for a young adult female related to a new prescription for ampicillin would include to do which of the following?
a) Observe for bruising easily b) Observe for extrapyramidal manifestations c) Change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension d) Use an alternative oral contraceptives during and 1 month after therapy