The 75-year-old resident in a long-term care facility complains of muscle pain while riding a stationary bicycle. The nurse explains that the discomfort is related to the buildup of __________ __________ in the muscle
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
lactic acid
Elevated levels of lactic acid may result in muscle fatigue and soreness.
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Which factor significantly contributed to the shift from home births to hospital births in the early twentieth century?
a. Puerperal sepsis was identified as a risk factor in labor and delivery. b. Forceps were developed to facilitate difficult births. c. The importance of early parent-infant contact was identified. d. The number of hospital births decreased.
The client has had a fever, ranging from 99.8°F orally to 103°F orally over the last 24 hours. The client's fever would be classified as:
1) Constant. 2) Intermittent. 3) Relapsing. 4) Remittent.
. To balance the federal budget in 1996, cuts had to be made. Where were the majority of these budget cuts made?
A. Funds for the upper and middle classes, such as removing certain income tax deductions (and therefore not having to pay taxes upon that income) B. Funds for the wealthy, such as an increase in the capital gains tax, so the wealthy contribute more money to support local communities C. Funds to the lower-middle class, such as tax encouragement to establish IRAs D. Funds to the poverty-stricken, such as restricting assistance to only 5 years
Which statement regarding fiscal planning is true?
A) Social influences affect fiscal planning B) The successful fiscal planner is creative C) An understanding of economic forces is necessary D) Practical experience is a key to being a good fiscal planner E) All of the above