The patient has gangrene and had his leg cut off below the knee. The nurse documents this as a(an): ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


amputation

An amputation is when a limb is removed.

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A. cerebral angiography B. echoencephalography C. electroencephalography D. positron emission tomography

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A radical hysterectomy is performed when:

A) cancer cells spread to the lymph nodes B) the uterus projects through the introitus C) the uterus and cervix project through the vagina D) the fallopian tubes are damaged

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The median age of first alcohol use is ____ years.

A. 15 B. 20 C. 25 D. 10

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A student who is standing with arms crossed, hands on opposite shoulders, knees slightly flexed, and feet shoulder width apart while bending forward at the waist is developing arm-shoulder girdle strength

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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