Which structure of the gastrointestinal (GI) system is the primary site of absorption?
A) Stomach
B) Duodenum
C) Sigmoid
D) Large intestine
B
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1. Respondents can remain anonymous. 2. It directly captures an event and behaviors. 3. Subjects may be anxious because they are being observed. 4. It is less time consuming than a questionnaire.
A patient with ESKD is scheduled to begin hemodialysis. The nurse is working with the patient to adapt the patient's diet to maximize the therapeutic effect and minimize the risks of complications. The patient's diet should include which of the following modifications?
A) Decreased protein intake B) Decreased sodium intake C) Increased potassium intake D) Fluid restriction E) Vitamin D supplementation
An adult is swinging a small child by the arms, and the child screams and grabs his left arm. It is determined in the emergency department that the radial head is partially dislocated. What is this partially dislocated radial head documented as?
A) Volkmann's contracture B) Subluxation C) Compartment syndrome D) Sprain
What are quick, jerky, grossly uncoordinated, irregular movements that may disappear on relaxation called?
a. Twitching b. Spasticity c. Choreiform movements d. Associated movements