The patient fell and fractured the longest part of the bone or the: ________.

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


shaft

The longest portion of a long bone is the shaft.

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A. Determine if the client is experiencing nausea or vomiting. B. Maintain strict intake and output measurements. C. Encourage high-fiber, spicy foods. D. Monitor vital signs, particularly temperature, frequently. E. Place client in contact precautions. F. Advise the client to perform frequent oral care.

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The rate at which biological changes affect the human body depends on a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Individuals that are ________ experience emotional and sexual attraction to members of the opposite sex.

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

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The essential concept in preventing stress is that only a modest number of events in life are inherently stressful

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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