A patient is treated with a Japanese-style massage that uses thumb pressure to work along energy meridians and is similar to acupressure. This type of massage is called
1. Shiatsu.
2. Swedish.
3. Reflexology.
4. Deep tissue.
ANS: 1
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The nurse determines that a newborn weighs 6 lb 7 oz. What would be the equivalent of this weight in grams?
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