What type of injury is sustained when the head is moving and strikes a solid nonmoving object?
a. acceleration c. hyperextension
b. deceleration d. lateral flexion
B
Deceleration injuries result when the head is moving and strikes a solid object, such as a car dashboard.
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a. sarcolemma c. fascia b. endomysium d. epimysium
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1. Increase the intake of fiber while taking this medication. 2. Restrict the intake of sodium while taking this medication. 3. Increase the intake of protein while taking this medication. 4. Do not drink any caffeine while taking this medication.
A nurse is using the Functional Consequences Theory as a lens for planning client care in a health care facility. Which of the following is a key element of this nursing theory?
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