____________________ are times when rheumatoid arthritis seems to worsen.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Exacerbations
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a deep leg wound that is badly infected. Which laboratory test results will the nurse expect to find in the patient's chart?
a. C-reactive protein (CRP) 6.5 mg/dL b. Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL c. Serum bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL d. Prothrombin time (PT) 11.5 sec
Which bone cells produce osteocalcin when stimulated by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D and synthesize osteoid?
a. Osteoclasts b. Osteocytes c. Fibrocytes d. Osteoblasts
An infant diagnosed with hydrocephalus is observed to demonstrate:
a. Shrunken ventricles b. Bulging fontanels c. Retarded head growth d. Decreased production of cerebrospinal fluid
The prognosis is the
A. expected outcome of a disease. B. cause of an illness. C. primary sign of illness progression. D. presenting signs and symptoms.