Which bone cell secretes hydrochloric acid to help dissolve bone minerals and collagenase, thus aiding in the digestion of collagen?
a. Osteocytes
b. Osteoblasts
c. Osteoclasts
d. Osteophytes
Answer: c. Osteoclasts
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A. Appropriate B. Sensitive C. Designated D. Competent
A resident in a long-term care facility who has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) enters the dining room on her walker and discovers that her regular place has been taken by a visitor
The resident becomes agitated and says, "I need my place so I can eat! I can't eat unless I am in my place!" The nurse's most effective intervention would be to say: a. "Go sit with Mrs. Smith right now. There is no one else at her table now." b. "We'll eat over here for lunch and at your regular place for supper." c. "Don't be silly! That chair is no different from any other chair in the room." d. "If you don't eat, you will be hungry."
A client has agreed to participate in a research study. Which action would constitute risk of harm to this client?
1. Withholding information about the study 2. Suggesting that participation would greatly benefit the client's financial situation 3. Giving the client false information about his or her participation 4. Providing the client's name as a participant in the study
A woman of childbearing age is diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently taking hormonal contraceptives. What information should the woman be given regarding the hormonal contraceptives?
A) The hormonal contraceptives will inhibit tumor growth. B) The hormonal contraceptives will stimulate uterine bleeding. C) The hormonal contraceptives will impair uterine bleeding. D) The hormonal contraceptives will stimulate tumor growth.