How serious is ?+-thalassemia compared to its genetic counterpart ?+-thalassemia major?
?+-thalassemia minor is usually asymptomatic and is very mild. ?+-thalassemia major is much more serious and is usually a crippling disease that manifests in childhood.
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is that the lump (nodule): a. Is tender. b. Is mobile and not hard. c. Disappears when the patient smiles. d. Is hard and fixed to the surrounding structures.
The general appearance of the adolescent tends to be awkward, that is, long-legged and gangling; this growth characteristic is termed _______________ because different body parts mature at different rates
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The nurse is working with the client and trying to clarify the client's values regarding his care. Which of the following statements reflects an example of the type of response a nurse should use in a values clarification situation?
1. "Your questions were pretty blunt." 2. "Tell me what you're thinking right now." 3. "I've felt that way before. I'd be upset, too." 4. "You seem concerned about your tests. Let me explain them."
When providing first aid at the scene of an automobile accident, you should
A. ask bystanders to leave. B. get everyone out of cars and onto the ground. C. consider safety hazards at the scene. D. do nothing until a qualified person directs you.