A patient asks the nurse how air goes from the nose to the lung. The nurse draws the route according to which sequence?
a. Trachea, larynx, bronchi
b. Pharynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
c. Bronchi, trachea, bronchioles
d. Larynx, trachea, alveoli, bronchi
B
The route of inspired air is pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and alveoli.
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1. Internal family 2. External family 3. Family communication 4. Social support
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a. "I should not take heartburn medication without consulting my provider." b. "I should report insomnia, tremors, and an increased heart rate to my provider." c. "If I take a multivitamin with iron, I should take it 4 hours after the Synthroid." d. "If I take calcium supplements, I may need to decrease my dose of Synthroid."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)