Average body temperature can be expressed as 37°C or 98.6°F
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A. Assesses urinary output per protocol B. Involves the parents in the child's care C. Palpates the abdomen in all four quadrants D. Provides frequent nutritious snacks
A patient has asked the nurse about the clotting cascade, and the nurse explains that plasminogen is a component necessary in the clotting cascade. Where in the body is plasminogen present?
A) Myocardial muscle tissue B) All body fluids C) Cerebral tissue D) Renal cells
The nurse teaches new parents about caring for their child during a cold. Which of the following statements about treatment for the common cold is correct?
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A nursing student asks a nurse how gender influences pharmacology. How should the nurse respond?
A. Women tend to seek medical care earlier than men do. B. Heart disease has traditionally been thought of as a woman's disease. C. Since the 1980s, the FDA has mandated that research studies include both male and female subjects. D. Studies indicate that men and women suffer from Alzheimer's disease in equal numbers.