Which change that occurs with aging is responsible for graying of hair color?
1) Decrease in melanocytes
2) Decreased hair follicle density
3) Decreased blood supply to hair
4) Increased lipid deposits
ANS: 1
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a. acculturation b. cultural assimilation c. cultural diversity d. ethnocentrism
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1. "The chest tube helps to decompress the lung and prevents further complications.". 2. "The chest tube helps the client breathe more easily when on a ventilator.". 3. "The chest tube is an elective procedure that many health care providers like to perform.". 4. "The chest tube requires the client to go to surgery for placement.".
Always prop the stump of an amputated leg on pillows.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)