What problem or disorder is a major cause of disability in adults under age 54 years in the United States?
A. Accidents
B. Morbid obesity
C. Coronary artery disease
D. Diabetes mellitus type 2
A
Although stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States, costing more than $30 bil-lion each year in medical costs and loss of productivity, many younger adults are disabled from accidents rather than from disease.
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a. 92. b. 161. c. 207. d. 230.
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A nurse is teaching a client about the medications prescribed by the physician. Which
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