The circulating nurse is positioning clients for surgery. Which client has the greatest potential for nerve damage?

1. The 16 year old in dorsal recumbent position having an appendectomy
2. The 68 year old in the Trendlenburg position having a cholecystectomy
3. The 45 year old in the reverse trendlenburg position having a biopsy
4. The 22 year old client in the lateral postion having a nephrectomy


2. The 68 year old in the Trendlenburg position having a cholecystectomy

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b. differences in types of care an individual receives based on whether the individual paysfor health care with personal funds, private insurance, or federal assistance. c. the different beliefs and values that individuals express based on age and ethnicity. d. differences in health risks and health status measures that reflect the poorer health status that is found disproportionately in certain population groups.

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A. pain. B. mental status. C. how much help is available. D. being underweight.

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Describe the function of Epogen and explain the kidney relationship with anemia

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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