Failure of the heart to pump oxygenated blood efficiently causing cardiopulmonary arrest, is an example of what type of cardiac compromise??
A)Mechanical malfunction?
B) Coronary artery disease
C) Electrical malfunction
D) Injury
A
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A) Explain that obesity will lead to an early death. B) Maintain a balanced eating approach in the home. C) Purchase books explaining the latest ways to lose weight. D) Seek out a preteen weight loss group for the child to participate. E) Encourage increased activity such as walking the dog after school.
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