A balance has a sensitivity range of + or - 4 mg. You are to weigh 50 mg of lactose on the balance, what will be the percentage of error?

a. 4%
b. 6%
c. 8%
d. 10%


Ans: c. 8%

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The nurse is caring for a patient who repeatedly talks about the role of religion in curing depression. Which approach best demonstrates the nurse's acceptance of the patient?

1. Disregard the patient's focus on religion. 2. Listen to the patient in a supportive manner. 3. Encourage the patient to consider other curative factors. 4. Share opinions regarding the role of religion in daily life.

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A) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 feet away." B) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 feet away." C) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 inches away." D) "A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 inches away."

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The nurse working with a client who is seeking a family and medical leave knows that the employee must meet which eligibility requirement of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993?

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