The nurse explains that the "C" in the acronym RICE for sprain treatment stands for _______
Fill in the blanks with correct word
compression
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
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A) Spiritual B) Social C) Physiologic D) Emotional
The types of tissue that protect, absorb and secrete are:
1. Connective. 2. Muscle. 3. Nervous. 4. Epithelial.
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A) Offer water by mouth. B) Begin cooling of his body by ice packs. C) Give him a transfusion of FFP. D) Give him an electrolyte solution by mouth.
The nurse is working in the health office at a local community college. Most of the students are young adults. Being aware of the major concerns for this age group, the nurse includes an assessment of which of the following for the patient?
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