Within the lungs, tiny sacs called __________ act as the component responsible for the gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.?
A) alveoli
B) bronchi
C) atria
D) nephrons
A
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a. pulmonary defects b. intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) c. hydrocephalus d. PKU
A college-age patient who is in the hospital for treatment for Hodgkin disease is visited by friends who bring a pizza and cola. What should the nurse do to ensure the patient's comfort?
1. ask the visitors to leave 2. ask the visitors to eat the pizza in the lounge 3. encourage the patient to eat as much pizza as possible 4. provide the patient with an antiemetic and suggest something else for the patient to eat with the visitors
A patient shares, "My mood is really low, and even though I get plenty of sleep, I'm tired all the time. It seems like it happens every fall and winter.". This patient is most likely experiencing:
a. poor REM sleep. b. acute depression. c. chronic depression. d. seasonal affective disorder.
When assisting a patient with a tub bath, you should
A) drape the genital area with a towel for modesty. B) drape a bath blanket horizontally around the patient. C) remove the drapes before the patient gets into the tub. D) put a towel around the patient's shoulders for warmth.