_____________ is balding patches in the periphery of the hairline
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Alopecia
Alopecia is balding patches in the periphery of the hairline. Hair becomes brittle and broken. Alopecia can be caused by diseases, as a medication side effect, or after improper use of hair care products and hair styling devices.
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a. White blood cell count, 8900/mm3 b. Eosinophils, 10% c. Neutrophils, 65% d. Hemoglobin, 14 g/dL
An adolescent boy has recently had an increase in his Lithium dosage. The parents call the clinic because their son has been ill with a fever and chest congestion that seems to be getting worse. The nurse should:
1. State that this is not a side effect of the medication, and their son was probably exposed to a virus. 2. State that the patient is adjusting to the medication, and this is normal. 3. Be seen by the doctor immediately because these are signs of lithium toxicity. 4. Encourage the parents to give the child Acetaminophen to see if the symptoms subside.
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a. the land was owned by no one and therefore open to British settlement. b. the Aboriginals were free to sell their land to the British settlers. c. it has had little impact on perinatal outcomes. d. Aboriginals were given a better chance of living Christian lives.
A theorist whose name is synonymous with the research methodology grounded theory is:
a. Habermas. b. Sackett. c. Lewin. d. Strauss.