A ________ is a condition in which a muscle shortens and renders the muscle resistant to the normal stretching process

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


contracture

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A very thin older adult client presents to the health clinic for his annual exam. He has been a widower for the past year and states that he is depressed and has lost his appetite. The nurse observes that he has sunken cheeks and cracking at the corners of his mouth. These symptoms are commonly found with what deficiency?

a. Vitamin B2 b. Vitamin C c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin B6

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The combining form dextr(o) means:

A. Middle B. Straight C. Right D. Back

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A pandemic affects ________.

A. none B. all C. some D. a select

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Calculate how much weight loss is required to achieve a body composition of 20% body fat given:Current body weight = 162 poundsCurrent percent body fat = 30%Given the above information, this individual would need to lose ________ pounds of fat to achieve a body composition of 20% body fat.

A. 10.25 B. 20.25 C. 30.25 D. 15.25

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