According to the National Institutes of Health, weight loss surgery is an acceptable option for carefully selected clients with clinical obesity as defined by:
1. Greater than 150% healthy body weight
2. Greater than 150% ideal body weight
3. BMI of 30 or greater
4. BMI of 40 or greater
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A) tremors. B) clonus. C) fasciculation. D) none of the above.
Order: Heparin sodium 8000 units subcutaneously q.12h. The label on the vial reads "10,000 units/mL." How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 1.25 mL 2. 0.8 mL 3. 8 mL 4. 0.125 mL
38.4 ° c = _____ ° f
a. 101.1 b. 99.6 c. 103.1 d. 100.9
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1. "It is working, but it can take several weeks to have an effect." 2. "You might still feel depressed, but you are looking much better." 3. "This may not be the best medicine for you; I'll call your doctor." 4. "It is working, but it can take several months to have an effect."