The nurse identifies an inflammation in the nail as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


onychitis

Onych- is nail and -itis is inflammation.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Sun overexposure in childhood is more damaging than overexposure in adulthood. 2. Tanning in a tanning salon is safe. 3. It is recommended to get a base tan with a tanning bed before summer so that you are less likely to burn when spending time outdoors. 4. To avoid sun overexposure, the best hours for working outdoors are before 10:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m. 5. Smokeless or "spit" tobacco is safe to use and does not increase cancer risk.

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Perform the temperature conversions. 115oF = ____K

What will be an ideal response?

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Cardiovascular drift requires exercise that is longer than 30–60 minutes and greater than 80 percent of VO2 max

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Canned or frozen vegetables to which little or no salt or fat has been added are typically as good a choice as fresh vegetables.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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