Decreasing the angle between two bones is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
flexion
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Which of the following illustrates effective leadership? a. The training modules are left in the staff room for times when staff are available. b. The current approach is continued because it is also evidence-based and is more fa-miliar to staff. c. You decide to implement the approach at a later date because of feedback from the RNs that the new approach takes too much time. d. A RN who is already familiar with the new approach volunteers to take the lead in mentoring and teaching others how to implement it.
The nurse is teaching the girls' varsity sports teams about the "female athlete triad." What is essential information to include?
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A newborn is admitted to the newborn nursery with hypothermia. Which complication should the nurse monitor related to hypothermia in the newborn?
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