A client voices an interest in melatonin. He reports having heard about it on a television show. Which of the following statements by the client indicates he has heard incorrect information?
A) "I will need to have a prescription from my physician to obtain it."
B) "Melatonin is a hormone my body makes."
C) "Older adults may have reduced levels of melatonin."
D) "Nausea is a side effect associated with melatonin."
A
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a. "Lymph flow is propelled by the contraction of the heart." b. "The flow of lymph is slow, compared with that of the blood." c. "One of the functions of the lymph is to absorb lipids from the biliary tract." d. "Lymph vessels have no valves; therefore, lymph fluid flows freely from the tissue spaces into the bloodstream."
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a. Cornea b. Lens c. Iris d. Pupil
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