Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity and peritoneal cavity is called __________ and __________, respectively

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hydrothorax, ascites

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A) When the patient has threatened to harm himself or herself B) When the patient has been diagnosed with a terminal disease C) If a family member has called to inquire about the patient's condition D) There are no circumstances when this rule may be broken.

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Your patient has suffered an inferior wall myocardial infarction. This is most commonly due to an obstruction in the:

A. Posterior branch of the right coronary artery B. Circumflex branch of the left coronary artery C. Right main coronary artery D. Left main coronary artery

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A patient tells the nurse that he hears a loud fire alarm when in reality there is no alarm. The nurse realizes this patient is experiencing:

a. disorientation c. sensory overload b. sensory deprivation d. auditory hallucination

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What should a nursing assistant do to prepare a room for the patient's return from surgery?

What will be an ideal response?

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