How can anemia resulting from altered RBC production or from increased RBC destruction be best treated?
A. By giving a blood transfusion
B. By replacing iron or cyanocobalamin in the diet
C. By replacing iron or copper through supplements
D. All of the above
Answer: A
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A. Anemia B. Malnutrition C. Scant, hard stools D. Meconium ileus E. Rectal prolapse
A nurse is employed by the state public health department. Which of the following activities would she most likely complete?
a. Set up a flu shot clinic at a neighborhood church b. Lobby for health care reform to cover more preventive services c. Monitor the incidence of influenza in the state d. Serve as a volunteer for a state legislator's campaign
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a. Downloading from the Web can be a slow process. b. Nontext capabilities reduce the professionalism of presentations. c. There is little quality control over the information on many websites. d. Much of the available information is too technical to be understood by the casual reader.
Many alternative and complementary therapies share which of the following concepts?
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