Briefly describe the prevalence of CVD in the United States

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About 30% of all deaths in the United States are attributable to cardiovascular diseases, the most prevalent degenerative condition in the United States. More than a third of the adult population has some form of these diseases of the heart and blood vessels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 60% of deaths from heart disease are sudden and unexpected, with no previous symptoms of the disease. Almost half of these deaths occur outside of the hospital.

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While explaining to a group of nursing students the difference between benign and malignant bone tumors, the instructor will emphasize that a benign tumor: Select all that apply

A) Is associated with constant, deep aching pain that does not go away with rest B) May be asymptomatic and detected incidentally C) Is a painful mass that is detected on a long bone and seems to be increasing in size D) May cause the client to have a pathological fracture

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Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of

A. calcium. B. vitamin B-12. C. sodium. D. fiber.

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Which one of the following is the medical word for male pattern baldness?

A) alopecia B) vitiligo C) folliculitis D) hirsutism

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The surface of a bone is covered with ________, a thick, fibrous membrane

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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