By the age of 35, young adults should think about:
1. leaving home and establishing their own life.
2. establishing career goals.
3. a new career path.
4. health promotion for prevention of chronic disease.
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In the years between 30 and 45, especially after age 35, young adults should begin to think about the prevention of chronic illness, particularly cancer and heart disease.
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1. Client with muscle spasms in the lower back 2. Client with traumatic injury and bleeding 3. Client with joint contracture 4. Client in pain 5. Client with inflammation
Radiation is now measured in GRAY rather than RADS. One GRAY is equal to _____ RADS
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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