The patient has been unable to use her right hand due to a stroke. The nurse assess the patient's hand for: ________.

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


contractures

Contractures are the extreme resisting to stretching of a muscle due to disease or injury.

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Define depression. List at least five symptoms of depression.

What will be an ideal response?

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Side effects of opioids can include ____________.

a.  constipation b.  respiratory depression c.  physical and/or emotional dependence d.  All of the above.

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____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside is the: ________.

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

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