When muscles lengthen, they are ____________________.

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


relaxing

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is 36 hours post delivery. Which findings cause the nurse to suspect a reproductive tract infection? Select all that apply

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