After a period of prolonged bed rest, the healthcare provider tells the patient that she has developed brittle bones. The nurse should explain to the patient that the prolonged be rest has resulted in:
A) Atrophy
B) Fractures
C) Contractures
D) Osteoporosis
Ans: D) Osteoporosi
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a. reduced the number of drug dealers in cities. b. created a racial disparity in drug crime sentencing. c. greatly raised the street price for crack. d. all of the above.
Research during the mid-1990s reported what percentage of Americans identifying themselves as exclusively heterosexual?
(a) 77% (b) 87% (c) 97% (d) 100%
According to the sociologist Robert Bales, several factors work together to produce high rates of alcoholism. Which of the following is one of those factors?
a) psychological vulnerability to alcoholism b) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of relieving inner tensions c) providing suitable substitute means other than drinking for resolving inner tensions d) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of celebrating happy occasions
According to KüblerRoss, loved ones should disengage when the loved one reaches the last stage of submission to
death. a. True b. False