An inflammation of the synovial capsule is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
synovitis
Synovitis is an inflammation of the synovial capsule, the cavity surrounding a joint.
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A) Suggests that the finding is very important B) Has a strong likelihood of being real and replicable C) Proves that the researcher's hypothesis is correct D) Indicates the need for changes in nursing procedures
The cheeselike, whitish substance that fuses with the epidermis and serves as a protective coating is called:
a. Vernix caseosa. b. Surfactant. c. Caput succedaneum. d. Acrocyanosis.
The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated, to prevent which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices. Select all that apply
1. Maternal exhaustion 2. Cervical edema 3. Tearing and bruising of the cervix 4. Enhanced perineal thinning 5. Having to perform an episiotomy
A patient presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the:
a. cerebral vessels. b. renal arteries. c. inferior vena cava. d. thoracic aorta.