__________ is a noninvasive alternative for treating tumors deep within the brain or that conventional surgery can only partially remove
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Gamma-knife radiosurgery
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A pregnant patient complains of nasal stuffiness and rapid breathing. The clinician should recognize that:
A. Elevated progesterone directly stimulates the central respiratory center in pregnancy to enhance loss of CO2 B. Elevated estrogen and progesterone levels causes nasal edema C. Elevated estrogen and progesterone cause nasal turbinate enlargement D. All of the above
The neonatal intensive care nurse is planning care for an infant in an incubator. Which interventions should the nurse plan to assure therapeutic visual stimulation for the neonate?
a. Use an incubator cover. b. Keep lights bright in the unit. c. Place a cloth over the infant's face. d. Leave a visual stimulus at the head of the infant's bed.
How does the drug hydroxyurea benefit the client with sickle cell disease?
A. Prevents crises by stimulating the RBCs to synthesize more hemoglobin F B. Prevents crises by decreasing blood viscosity and reducing vessel obstruction C. Prevents anemia by stabilizing RBC plasma membranes D. Prevents anemia by increasing cellular iron storage