Collagen makes up the ________ portion of bone, while calcium and phosphate make up the ________ portions of bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
organic; inorganic
Collagen makes up the organic portion of bone, while calcium and phosphate make up the inorganic portions of bone.
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a. To ensure that the client takes her medications b. To ensure that the client is placed in physical restraints to protect the safety of the staff and other clients c. To ensure that chemical restraints are used in the future until the client displays more appropriate and compliant behavior d. To ensure that the client is kept safe while trying to protect staff safety and to reason with the client to try to de-escalate the combative behavior
Following an abdominal laparascopic procedure to examine the pelvic cavity, a client is concerned because she is passing gas through her vagina. The nurse should offer which of the following responses:
A) "This is normal following the procedure you had done." B) "I'll give you some perineal pads in case fluid is also expelled." C) "As long as you don't have severe pain or bleeding, it should be okay." D) "That is quite unusual. I'll let your physician know."