About one half of the blood flow is provided by the portal vein, which drains the spleen and gastrointestinal tract
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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a. diabetes. c. nephrotic syndrome. b. hyperthyroidism. d. metastatic prostate cancer.
The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a 5-year-old boy with chickenpox. Which of the following nursing interventions is incorrect?
A) Administering antipyretics as ordered B) Keeping the child's fingernails short C) Monitoring fluid intake and output D) Providing alcohol baths as needed
Mucus from the respiratory tract that is expectorated through the mouth is:
a. Saliva b. Sputum c. Hemoptysis d. Hypoxia
A patient has suffered a severe laceration to his thumb and index finger during a workplace accident, and local anesthetic is to be utilized to facilitate suturing
Which of the patient's following statements should prompt the nurse to provide further health education? A) "I have to admit I'm relieved that they'll be freezing my hand before they stitch it up." B) "I'm feeling pretty queasy about getting stitches, so I'm glad they'll be knocking me out." C) "They told me that it will take a few hours before I can feel my hand again." D) "If I understand correctly, I won't be able to move my hand normally for a while after getting the anesthesia."