The first step in dimensional analysis is to
A. write a conversion factor.
B. cancel the units on the right side of the equation.
C. determine the unit of measure for the answer.
D. multiply the numerator of the conversion factor by the number that is being converted
E. divided by 1.
C
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The client asks the nurse, "Why do some medications become available over the counter and other medications remain prescription drugs?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "Drugs with the least amount of side effects can become over-the-counter." 2. "Drugs that have a high safety margin may be reclassified to over-the-counter." 3. "The longer the drug is on the market, the better its chance of going over-the-counter." 4. "If the pharmaceutical company pays the FDA a large amount of money, it can have its drug reclassified