The _____________ can be used alone as an indicator of health risk because abdominal obesity is the primary issue.

a. BMI
b. hip circumferences
c. waist circumference
d. skinfold measurements


Answer: c. waist circumference

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While reviewing the medication chart of a client, the nurse finds that the client is on a therapy to decrease the release of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the client?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is another term for an incomplete fracture?

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