What is the purpose of ice, compression, and elevation for injuries?

A. Removal of lactic acid in the area
B. Relaxation of the muscle
C. Reduction of the risk of infection in the area
D. Reduction of swelling


Ans: D. Reduction of swelling

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The registered nurse is teaching about Brown-Séquard syndrome to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

1. "Brown-Séquard syndrome causes incontinence." 2. "Brown-Séquard syndrome results in disrupted aortic blood flow." 3. "Brown-Séquard syndrome is characterized by swelling of the neuronal axons." 4. "Brown-Séquard syndrome is associated with penetrating injuries that lead to the hemisection of the spinal cord."

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Immediately after positive selection

a. the thymocyte reaches maturity and is exported to the periphery b. RAG proteins are degraded and are no longer synthesized c. receptor editing commences to eliminate reactivity against self antigens d. the developing thymocyte acquires a double-negative phenotype e. expression of pT? is repressed.

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Write the correct meaning for RLQ:

What will be an ideal response?

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Approximately ________ percent of unnecessary deaths occur as a result of disparities in the health care system.

A. 5 B. 25 C. 10 D. 35

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