The client tells the nurse that she fractured her leg more than a year ago. The x-ray

shows an increase in calcified tissue. Which term describes the formation of bone due to
an increase in calcified tissue?

A) Atrophy
B) Ossification
C) Reabsorption
D) Contractures


B

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Which nursing diagnosis is universally applicable for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders?

a. Impaired social interaction related to difficulty relating to others b. Chronic low self-esteem related to excessive negative feedback c. Deficient fluid volume related to abnormal eating habits d. Anxiety related to nightmares and repetitive activities

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The combining form for head is

A) cerebr/o B) angi/o C) hem/o D) cephal/o

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Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient is receiving vasopressin at 12 mL/h. The vasopressin concentration is 4 mg/250 mL. How many micrograms per minute of vasopressin is the patient receiving? ________________

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