A reduction in systolic or diastolic blood pressure of 15–20 mmHg is considered hypotension
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The most frequently transplanted organ is the:
A) heart. B) pancreas. C) liver. D) kidney.
A 78-year-old man is going to be discharged today after having abdominal surgery several days ago. The nurse notices that the patient has a temperature of 101.5° F and has some tan secretions in his suture area
A specimen is sent to the laboratory. The results show the presence of gram-positive cocci. The statement that might explain this condition is which of the following? a. The antibiotic was ineffective. b. The patient was not compliant with thera-py. c. It is normal to have secretions at the suture site. d. A health care-associated infection should be considered.
The distance a muscle can lengthen and shorten
What will be an ideal response?
Muscle ________ is a condition in which a muscle has lost its ability to contract. This condition usually develops because of an accumulation of lactic acid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).