Rewrite this sentence in layman's terms: The lesions tend to be more numerous in the lung bases, causing platypnea and orthodeoxia that improves with recumbency

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The damaged areas of the lung tend to be more common in the lower areas of the lung causing the patient to be short of breath with decreased oxygen saturation while standing. Symptoms are relieved by lying down.

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Describe why a minor can be treated in some states without hisparents' knowledge

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________ people believe their cultural background is better than any other.

A. Stereotyping B. Biased C. Ethnocentric D. Ethnic

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The permanent record of financial transactions between the patient and the medical office where charges and payments are posted is called the ______________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Number 8 on the figure of the microscope are the ________ that hold the specimen slide in place. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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