A ________ system is needed for the body to respond to the trauma of surgery and to defend it against pathogens that have invaded it during the surgical procedure
A. comorbid disease B. healthy immune
ANS: B
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If a pressure ulcer is over a bony prominence, the person is at risk for
____ Condition that existed at admission and is thought to increase the length of stay at least one day for approximately 75% of patients
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Alkalization of urine by giving bicarbonate is used to treat patients presenting with phenobarbital (weak acid) overdose. Which of the following best describes the rationale for alkalization of urine in this setting?
A. To reduce tubular reabsorption of phenobarbital. B. To decrease ionization of phenobarbital. C. To increase glomerular filtration of phenobarbital. D. To decrease proximal tubular secretion. E. To increase tubular reabsorption of phenobarbital.
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
A. "Butterfly" rash and fever B. Numbness of fingers and toes and weight loss C. Hair loss and renal failure D. Tender lymph nodes and joint pain E. Runny nose and coughing