Aspirin and acetaminophen reduce fever by eliminating heat through ________ and increased ________.
A. radiation; urination
B. muscle contraction; metabolism
C. vasodilation; respiration
D. perspiration; heart rate
Answer: C
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A nurse is working with a patient who needs to change unwanted or undesired behavior. The nurse recognizes that which patient response indicates that patient is at the pre-contemplation stage of the stages of change model? Select all that apply
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Which of these dietary modifications is indicated for a client recuperating from a moderate to severe burn?
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