Which is the most common arterial disorder that is characterized by thickening, loss of elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?
A. atherosclerosis
B. embolus
C. arteriosclerosis
D. thrombophlebitis
Answer: C
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A patient is experiencing crisis related to the loss of a job. This is which type of crisis?
a. developmental c. adventitious b. situational d. organizational
Nurse assesses a patient's skin after an ice bag has been applied. Which of the following findings would indicate that the ice bag is too cold?
1. Pink, cool skin 2. Warm, red skin 3. Cool, scaly skin 4. Pale, mottled skin