The divisions of the spinal vertebrae include which of the following?
A. Cervical, thoracic, and scaphoid
B. Scapular, clavicular, and lumbar
C. Thoracic, lumbar, and coccygeal
D. Cervical, lumbar, and iliac
Answer: C. Thoracic, lumbar, and coccygeal
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A) discomfort B) pain C) minor bleeding D) infection
Your client is currently hospitalized for a ruptured appendix. As a single parent with a 4-year-old child, your client is concerned about being unable to care for the child while the client is recovering from surgery
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A. Pica B. Mild anemia C. Chronic iron deficiency D. Bone marrow failure