A patient with which condition is most likely to benefit from therapeutic massage?

a. musculoskeletal stiffness c. varicose veins
b. aneurysm d. heart disease


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A back rub or massage can promote relaxation, increase circulation of the blood and lymph, and provide relief from musculoskeletal stiffness, pain, and spasm.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Probability in research is associated with which kind of causality?

a. Absolute b. Conclusive c. Definite d. Likelihood

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A unit has been experiencing a high rate of patient falls for the past three months. According to Donabedian's model, patient falls would be considered:

a. structure. b. process. c. outcome. d. effectiveness.

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Which scenario places a toddler at risk for injury?

a. Toddler playing with his preschool siblings toy b. Mop and a bucket of clean water in the kitchen c. Cup of hot coffee on the kitchen counter d. Twenty-five pound toddler sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat of a car

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