A patient informs you that he previously had a section of his small intestine removed due to cancer. You recognize that with the removal of small intestine, the patient is less able to:
A) Digest food
B) Absorb nutrients
C) Secrete insulin
D) Break down fats
B) Absorb nutrients
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During Phase II, _____ consists of depositions, interrogatories, motions, and (often) further settlement negotiation
a. arbitration b. discovery c. pretrial conference d. testimony
Which of the following is a physical safeguard?
A. Using a unique identifier for each person who has access to a computer B. Ongoing training of staff C. Positioning computer screens so they are only seen by staff D. Automatic logoff after inactivity
Name one of the three muscle groups, and give an example.
What will be an ideal response?
A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as a part of an asthmatic attack?
a. Headache b. Chest pain c. Wheezing d. Low heart rate