What is the difference in the extent of skin affected between second- and third-degree burns?
What will be an ideal response?
Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and the upper part of the dermis. Third-degree burns involve the epidermis and the entire dermis, and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue and muscle layer beneath.
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In peripheral arterial disease, the most commonly affected arteries are the _____ arteries
A) carotid and renal B) femoral and popliteal C) hepatic and circumflex D) pulmonary and coronary
What nutritional advice should the nurse give to a hypokalemic client? Select all that apply
1. "Consume more orange juice." 2. "Add dried fruits to your diet." 3. "Consume more bananas and meat." 4. "Consume a low protein diet." 5. "Add more salt to your diet."
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The best way to deal with an injury while fitness walking is to work through it. 2. There are no real disadvantages to working out at a health club. 3. Elliptical training machines offer a total body workout. 4. In-line skaters have a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. 5. The Talk Test can be used to measure the intensity of a workout.
Backflow of blood from the arteries into the ventricles is prevented by the
A. coronary valves. B. semilunar valves. C. bicuspid valve. D. atrioventricular valves.