Define seroma

What will be an ideal response?


An accumulation of fluid in a dead space between tissues similar to serum with a small number of red blood cells.

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People taking diuretics that do not spare K+ should increase their ingestion of Na+.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Lordosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine usually occurring in the ________.

A. thorax B. upper back C. lumbar region D. midbuttocks

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Ketonuria indicates which of the following?

a. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus b. Bladder infection c. Autoimmune dysfunction d. Uncontrolled hypertension

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All of the following are true concerning enzymes except that they

A) are proteins. B) function as biological catalysts. C) lower the activation energy required for a reaction. D) affect only the rate of a chemical reaction. E) are consumed during the reaction.

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