Explain why you should include a screening of the gastrointestinal system in your examination of patients with open wounds
What will be an ideal response?
Screening of the gastrointestinal system is important because inadequate nutrition delays wound healing and increases the risk of infection.
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Which nerve innervates the carotid sinuses? IX cranial
A. B. phrenic C. X cranial D. XI cranial
On the morning of the stress test, it is important that the patient
A) fast for 12 hours to avoid nausea during the test. B) semi-fast for four hours before the test. C) eat as usual. D) eat a big meal for energy.
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