An older male is diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse knows that the most likely cause of this problem is:
1. being in the military.
2. traveling to a foreign country.
3. drinking excessive alcohol.
4. eating bad food.
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The destruction to the liver from alcohol often progresses from fatty liver to alcoholic hepatitis and culminates in alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcoholic cirrhosis accounts for a great number of individuals diagnosed with this disease. Cirrhosis is not associated with being in the military, traveling to a foreign country, or eating bad food.
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a. Amphiarthroses b. Articular cartilage c. Osteoblasts d. Osteoclasts
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a. "Wash hands prior to touching fracture area." b. "Increase calcium intake in diet." c. "Keep leg immobilized." d. "Apply ice to right leg."
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A. Potentially lethal chemicals. B. Exposure to infectious materials. C. Recapping safety devices in each room. D. Radioactive materials in open containers.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false