Avascular necrosis occurs when the growing cartilaginous ends of bone in children and adolescents undergo necrosis and degeneration because of interference with the blood supply to those ends
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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What should a nurse assess when a patient comes from an extended family?
a. Multiple wage earners b. Three generations living together c. Children from previous marriages d. Parents of different ethnic origins
Which of the following is not one of Adler's leader cross-cultural competencies?
a. To fight discrimination in the workplace b. To understand worldwide business, political, and cultural environments c. To learn the perspectives and technologies of other cultures d. To adapt to living and communicating in other cultures
Which drug classification's mechanism of action involves dilating the bronchi and relaxing the smooth muscles which result in increasing the vital capacity of the lungs?
A. antihistamines B. bronchodilators C. decongestants D. antitussives
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about the increased oxygen demand that develops during pregnancy. The nurse knows the patient comprehends the teaching when she makes the following statement:
a. "I may need to drink more fluids to make more oxygen." b. "I may need to take an iron supplement so that I am not anemic." c. "I will need a multivitamin supplement for several months." d. "I will need to eat more fruits and vegetables."