Any substance that is harmful to the body when ingested, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin is a(n)
A) poison.
B) illicit drug.
C) pollutant.
D) chemical.
A
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The nurse caring for a client with a malignant melanoma should prepare the client for which of the following treatments? Select all that apply
A) Cosmetic surgery to remove the mole without leaving a scar B) Immediate radiation therapy to shrink the tumors C) Surgical excision with lymph node biopsy D) Biologic therapy with interferon alfa-2B
The central vertical indentation that divides the abdominal area into a right and left portion is known as the:
A. linea alba. B. tendinous inscription. C. linea semilunaris. D. midsagittal line.
Stomach acids such as hydrochloric acid are important for ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The top three chronic health conditions among people age 65 and older are:
a. heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. b. stroke, cancer, and asthma. c. arthritic symptoms, heart disease, and hypertension. d. diabetes, heart disease, and emphysema.